Alan J. Salle

Alan J. Salle is a partner at Honigman LLP and leader of its Leasing Practice Group. He represents shopping center owners, developers, national retailers, and office tenants in commercial real estate transactions. His work includes negotiating leases, structuring property acquisitions and sales, advising borrowers and lenders on financing, and handling construction agreements. He helps clients organize complex projects involving multiple business, property, and contractual interests.

Alan earned his J.D. magna cum laude from Harvard Law School and a B.B.A. in Accounting with high distinction from the University of Michigan. His academic background in law and accounting is relevant to the financing, leasing, and financial terms common in commercial property transactions. He is admitted to practice in Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin, supporting a practice that has included major retail projects in several states.

Alan representative experience includes acquiring and financing shopping centers, leasing power centers, negotiating leases for national retail expansion, and advising on commercial property development. Previously, he served as director and assistant general counsel for Kohl’s Corporation, overseeing legal and lease administration work and contributing to the chain’s expansion. He also practiced at Rudnick & Wolfe, adding earlier transactional experience to his commercial real estate practice.

Alan J. Salle has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for real estate law and is a fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers. He has helped organize national shopping center law conferences through the International Council of Shopping Centers. His combination of in-house legal leadership and law firm practice supports clients making decisions about leasing portfolios, developing properties, and managing commercial real estate obligations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Honigman LLP
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
• Fellow, American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL)
• Chair of the U.S. Shopping Center Law Conference, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) (2018)

Licensed State

• Illinois
• Michigan
• Wisconsin

Education

• Harvard Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Michigan
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting

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