Interviewing Mr. Greenberg
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My Inspiration
My children, the two pictured above, are my biggest source of inspiration for what I do. Ever since my oldest son was just 3 years old, I have been faced with the task of bringing up these awe-inspiring individuals all by myself. I sacrificed what little free time I had and dedicated it all to them.
Beyond Sacrifice, Its Love
I wouldn’t really call it a sacrifice, because that implies giving something up that you wouldn’t have done had the situation not forced you to do so. I wanted to see my children grow to surpass me in every way possible: academically, athletically, and emotionally. Every sports game, piano recital, and elementary school publishing party, no matter how small, I would be there, often one of the only parents at a high school basketball game, but shouting words of encouragement nonetheless.
Because that’s what we do for our kids. We seemingly go above and beyond, but not really; it’s simply what we do for the children we love.
Honors and Awards
- Service Award; NYS Foster and Adoptive Parents Association; July 17, 2010
- Certificate of Appreciation; Families Forever Adoption Group; December 23, 2009
- Forestdale, Inc. Adoptive Parent Association; Recognition Award; June 22, 2007
- Top Attorneys in Metro New York Super Lawyers, 2015–2017
- Super Lawyers, 2014–2019
- U.S. Congress “Angels in Adoption” Award, 2011
- Service Award; NYS Foster and Adoptive Parent Association, 2010
- NYS Foster and Adoptive Parent Association Board of Directors, 2017–2018
- The Rock Church Community Award
- Forestdale Foster and Adoptive Parent Association Appreciation Award, 2007–Present
- Best Workshop Maps Leader Seminar, 2007–Present
- ACS Circle of Support Award for Gift of Hope, 2007–Present
Professional Associations and Memberships
- New York County Lawyers Association, 1999–Present
- American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, 2006–Present
- New York Attorneys for Adoption and Family Formation
- New York State Foster & Adoptive Parents Association, 2003–Present
- Association of the Bar of the City of New York, 2000
- Brooklyn Bar Association, Member
- HelpUsAdopt.org, Youth Advisory Member
- Resident Legal Expert at Manhattan LGBT Centers, 2012–2016
- Resident Legal Expert at Brooklyn LGBT Center, 2018–Present
- Guest Panelist at Family Equality Counsel