Susan Greenberg ( She/Her )

Susan P. Greenberg joined the Office in 2018.  A member of the Social Justice and Impact Litigation and Writs and Appeals Teams, she represents the County in a range of civil matters, litigates affirmative cases on behalf of the County and the People of the State of California, and helps to develop initiatives intended to advance economic and social justice and improve the well-being of County residents. As a member of the Legislative Affairs Team, Susan advises on issues relating to state and federal legislative efforts for the County. Prior to joining the Office, Susan briefed and supervised appeals as senior appellate counsel for the City of New York and litigated commercial, antitrust, and intellectual property matters at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP.  Susan has first-chaired over a dozen jury trials, argued appeals in state and federal court, advised a variety of municipal agencies and public officers, and drafted state and local legislation.  Susan’s professional expertise includes appellate and amicus practice, complex civil and commercial litigation, managed care litigation and policy, constitutional law and policy, and land use law and policy. 

Office practice areas

• Legislative Affairs Team
• Social Justice and Impact Litigation Team 
• Writs and Appeals Team 

​​Education

• New York University School of Law, J.D., 2002 
• Columbia University, B.A., cum laude, 1998  

Prior experience

• Senior Counsel at the New York City Law Department (2013-2018) 
• Associate at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP (2002-2008)