Amy Alter
About Amy Alter
Amy Alter serves as the Senior Vice President and General Counsel for EMEA and LATAM at American Tower, a position she has held since 2023. She has a diverse educational background, including degrees from Columbia Law School, University of Cambridge, and McGill University, along with extensive legal experience in various law firms.
Work at American Tower
Amy Alter currently serves as the Senior Vice President and General Counsel for EMEA and LATAM at American Tower. She has held this position since 2023, working from the company's office in France. Prior to this role, she was the General Counsel for Europe at American Tower from 2017 to 2023. In her capacity, she oversees legal matters across multiple regions, ensuring compliance and supporting business operations.
Education and Expertise
Amy Alter has a strong educational background in law and commerce. She earned her LL.M. from Columbia Law School, completing her studies from 2007 to 2008. Prior to that, she obtained a Maitrise de Droit from Paris-Pantheon-Assas University between 2005 and 2007. She also holds a B.A. in Law from the University of Cambridge, achieved from 2003 to 2005, and a B.Com from McGill University, which she completed from 1998 to 2002.
Background
Before joining American Tower, Amy Alter worked at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP as Counsel from 2008 to 2017, where she gained extensive legal experience. Earlier in her career, she served as a Summer Law Student at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP in 2006 for three months. This diverse background in prominent law firms has contributed to her expertise in corporate law and legal compliance.
Professional Experience
Amy Alter has accumulated significant professional experience in the legal field. She worked at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP for nine years, where she developed her skills in various legal practices. Her tenure at American Tower began in 2017, where she first served as General Counsel for Europe before advancing to her current role overseeing EMEA and LATAM legal operations.