Laurel Tinsley

Strategic Financing Services Leader

Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

As a Partner and Strategic Financing Services Leader at Cherry Bekaert, Laurel leverages more than two decades of experience guiding clients through complex financial transactions that drive community development. She specializes in federal and state tax credit programs — including New Markets, Historic, Low-Income Housing and Renewable Energy Tax Credits — as well as bond financing and other incentives.

Her background includes deploying hundreds of millions in tax credit allocations into transformative projects nationwide and serving as lead counsel on more than 100 transactions. Laurel’s deep knowledge of tax credit structures and compliance enables her to support clients from inception through completion.

Education

  • LL.M. in Taxation, Washington University
  • J.D., Washington University School of Law
  • B.A. English, Southern Illinois University

 

Professional Involvement

  • Adjunct Professor, Washington University School of Law
  • Advisory Board Member, MBS Urban Initiatives CDE, LLC
  • Advisory Board Member, Stonehenge Community Development CDE
  • Founding Board Member, Flance Early Childhood Education Center
  • Governing Board Member, The Innovative Fund
  • Past Chair and Quality Improvement & Corporate Compliance Committee Chair, Affinia Healthcare, Inc.

Education

  • LL.M. in Taxation, Washington University
  • J.D., Washington University School of Law
  • B.A. English, Southern Illinois University

 

Professional Involvement

  • Adjunct Professor, Washington University School of Law
  • Advisory Board Member, MBS Urban Initiatives CDE, LLC
  • Advisory Board Member, Stonehenge Community Development CDE
  • Founding Board Member, Flance Early Childhood Education Center
  • Governing Board Member, The Innovative Fund
  • Past Chair and Quality Improvement & Corporate Compliance Committee Chair, Affinia Healthcare, Inc.

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