Throughout his career, Mr. Greenfield has become an authority on representing various entities within the real estate sector.
CHICAGO, IL, January 12, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Eric Greenfield has been selected for inclusion in the esteemed Marquis Who’s Who biographical registry. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
At the helm of Polsinelli’s real estate division, Mr. Greenfield has distinguished himself as a leader and expert in the field of real estate law. Since 2019, he has served as the real estate division chair at Polsinelli, where he oversees a dynamic team and ensures consistent communication with clients and colleagues to maintain a cohesive operation. His typical day involves coordinating with his team through meetings, which may occur via Zoom or calls, to align on daily objectives. A significant portion of his time is dedicated to client meetings and development efforts. With 26 offices under his purview, Mr. Greenfield travels extensively, visiting a different office each week and meeting with clients in Europe or Latin America approximately every six weeks to assist with restructuring transactions.
Prior to his current role, Mr. Greenfield was the real estate division co-chair at Polsinelli from 2017 to 2019. He initially joined the firm as a shareholder in 2012 after having served in the same capacity at Greenberg Traurig LLP from 2005 to 2012. His career in real estate law began at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, where he was an associate from 2003 to 2005. Throughout his career, Mr. Greenfield has become an authority on representing various entities within the real estate sector, including real estate equity groups, developers, fund sponsors, joint ventures and institutional investors across industrial, student housing, multi-family properties and cross-border transactions.
Building upon a solid educational foundation, Mr. Greenfield earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence, magna cum laude, from the University of Illinois College of Law in 2003 and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2000. The knowledge and skills acquired during his academic tenure have been instrumental in his professional achievements. He credits much of his success to his exceptional team of attorneys who share his dedication to practical business solutions and genuine care for people.
Mr. Greenfield’s commitment extends beyond his professional endeavors as he actively supports various charitable organizations, including the Susie Barney Foundation, the Dream to Dance Foundation and the American Cancer Society. His involvement with these foundations not only reflects his philanthropic spirit but also contributes to his reputation as a community-minded leader. His dedication to service has been recognized with three awards that underscore his impact both within and outside of his industry.
In his personal life, Mr. Greenfield is married with three children who share their parents’ philanthropic values; one child has even established her own charity organization. The family’s collective empathy and commitment to giving back are sources of pride for Mr. Greenfield. In addition to nurturing these values in his children, he enjoys music and spending quality time with his family. Looking ahead, Mr. Greenfield aims to further strengthen Polsinelli’s real estate and corporate teams with an eye toward enhancing their reputation and benefiting all team members — a goal that aligns with his vision for the firm’s future growth and success.
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