Entrust

 Michael J. Alter – Principal


Michael Alter leads The Alter Group’s 160 design/construction and leasing professionals in 25 markets around the country. This year, The Alter Group has 6,700,000 SF of space, worth $758,000,000, under development across the nation.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Harvard University and a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University ofChicago. He is a licensed attorney in the State of Illinois, and has an honorary degree from Knox College. A Chicago native, Michael previously was a practicing attorney with Mayer Brown & Platt, as well as clerk to William J. Bauer, former Chief Judge of the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.

Michael’s numerous philanthropic endeavors include the founding of City Year Chicago, a model youth program, of which he is a board member. The unique national service organization unites young people from diverse backgrounds, ages 17 to 23, for a demanding year of full-time community service and leadership development.