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Kevin Greenberg focuses his practice on government-related matters, real estate matters, political law, and administrative and regulatory law.

With more than two decades of experience as a transactional lawyer, Kevin also regularly counsels businesses in corporate and real estate transactions and serves as outside general counsel for several clients. In real estate, he has been involved in brownfields, urban expansion, publicly financed, and tax credit projects.

In addition to advising the business community, Kevin regularly provides compliance and political counsel to federal, state and local candidates, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, lobbyists, independent expenditure committees, cities, counties, and government contractors. Kevin led the Pennsylvania Democratic Party’s legal efforts in the 2020 Presidential election, including major wins at both the United States and Pennsylvania Supreme Courts. He has deep relationships across Pennsylvania and in Washington, D.C. and has served on transition committees for state and local officials, including Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker. Kevin’s Pennsylvania and national public official clients have included Presidents Biden and Obama, mayors, governors, members of Congress, a significant portion of both houses of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, and numerous other local elected officials.

Concentrations

  • Governmental affairs
  • Large scale real estate development, including acquisition, refinancing, rezoning and redevelopment, and brownfield projects
  • Health care and public health
  • Gaming and liquor
  • Multistate application of state/municipal issues.

Capabilities

Experience

  • Partner at another law firm in Philadelphia, 2007-2017
  • State Steering Committee Chair, Biden for President, 2020
  • State Steering Committee Co-chair, Wolf for Governor, 2018
  • Policy Director, Citizens for Reliable and Safe Highways, 1993-1995
  • Philadelphia County Counsel, Obama for America, 2012
  • National Policy Advisor; Philadelphia County Counsel, Obama for America, 2008
  • General Counsel and Director of Government Affairs, InfoMC, 2002-2004
  • Chief Deputy City Solicitor, City of Philadelphia, 2004-2007
  • Member, Philadelphia Board of Pensions, 2006-2007

Recognition & Leadership

  • City & State, "Pennsylvania Power 100," 2021, 2022, 2023
  • The Legal Intelligencer, "Power Player," 2021 
  • Team Member, Best Lawyers in America®, "Top Listed – Government Relations" 
  • Leadership Philadelphia, "Emerging Connector," "Connectors and Keepers", and “Mentor”
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, Philadelphia Bar Association
  • President and Director, Foundation for North Philadelphia, 2018-2023
  • Director, Philadelphia Robotics Coalition, 2018-2023
  • Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, 2011-2019
    • Member, Small Business Board
    • Member, Legislation and Tax Committees
  • Director, Philadelphia Diversity Law Group, 2013-2017
  • Philadelphia Commercial Development Corporation
    • Director, 2001-2008
    • Audit Committee Chair, 2004-2006
  • Fairmount Civic Association
    • President and Director, 2003-2006

Credentials

Education
  • J.D., cum laude, University of Pennsylvania Law School
    • Senior Editor, University of Pennsylvania Law Review
  • B.A., History, Astronomy, cum laude, Williams College
Clerkships
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1998-1999
Admissions
  • Pennsylvania
  • Supreme Court of the United States
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois