Michael Norton is the Director of Business Development at Houlihan Capital, a boutique investment bank and valuation firm based in Chicago. Norton is widely recognized as a trusted connector in the lower middle-market M&A Community. A licensed attorney and former Teach for America corps member, Norton combines legal insight, financial acumen, and a passion for service. His clients include PE funds, SBICs, BDCs, hedge funds, and founder-owned companies. Norton is a Board Member of ACG Chicago and is an active member of several other industry organizations. He remains active with charities focused on education reform.