A personal introduction
I write about people because names hold stories and small facts add up to lives. Here I introduce Benita Oberlander, a New York attorney whose life has threaded through law, family, and public moments. I write in the first person because this is my way of walking you through a family portrait—close enough to see the texture, distant enough to respect private spaces.
Early life and marriage
Benita’s life entered the public record in the context of family and marriage in the mid 1960s. She married Marvin Philip Aufrichtig, better known as Marv Albert, during that period. From that marriage emerged a household of four children and the steady hum of careers and public attention. The marriage later ended, with public biographies and timelines commonly placing the separation or divorce around 1992. Those two dates anchor a long arc: marriage in the mid 1960s, a divorce reported around 1992. They are bookends on the era when family raises and careers deepen.
Family portrait
Families are not static. They are an accumulation of birthdays, school recitals, brief quarrels, long reconciliations, and every small victory in between. When I look at Benita’s family, I see a generational cascade: parents, children, grandchildren. Names form the scaffolding.
| Name | Relationship | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Marv Albert | Spouse (former) | Married mid 1960s; prominent sports broadcaster |
| Kenny Albert | Child | Son; national sportscaster |
| Denise Albert | Child | Daughter; media entrepreneur and co-founder of The MOMS |
| Brian Albert | Child | Son; referenced as part of the four siblings |
| Jackie Albert | Child | Daughter; listed among the siblings |
| Amanda Albert | Grandchild | From Kenny Albert’s line |
| Sydney Albert | Grandchild | From Kenny Albert’s line |
| Jaron Albert | Grandchild | From Denise or another branch |
| Jaylan Albert | Grandchild | From Denise or another branch |
I list those names plainly because a family is a ledger of relationships. There are four children in the core roster: Kenny, Denise, Brian, and Jackie. There are at least four grandchildren mentioned: Amanda, Sydney, Jaron, and Jaylan. Numbers matter. They trace how time compresses into generations.
Career and professional life
Benita is a lawyer by profession, in my opinion. Her professional background reveals that she is licensed in New York and associated with a modest legal firm. She studied at Hofstra University’s Maurice A. Deane School of Law as part of her legal education. She carried out the consistent, meticulous tasks of an attorney for decades: writing, filing, and advising. There is more craft and less sparkle in that job. Details are hammered down until arguments are compelling.
Her profession also included times when she had to interact with the public. Between 2012 and 2014, she can be seen in event photos with family members at fashion-related and charitable events. To put it another way, there were times when the legal and public spheres overlapped, much like two lanes of traffic meeting at a light and then moving on.
Public presence and recent mentions
Her name turns up in image captions, event coverage, and biographical notes tied to family members. The public mentions span several decades: 1997 items tied to family headlines, event photos in the 2010s, and ongoing references in profiles about her children. Between 2012 and 2014 she appears in photographed events tied to lifestyle and charity projects. Those images form a visual breadcrumb trail across time.
Numbers: 1 law degree, 4 children, at least 4 grandchildren, decades of public mentions stretching from the 1960s to the 2010s. Dates matter because they anchor what is otherwise a blur.
Extended timeline
I assemble a compact timeline to show the beats of a life that is public enough to be mapped.
| Year or Period | Event |
|---|---|
| Mid 1960s | Marriage to Marv Albert |
| 1960s to 1990s | Family life; four children raised |
| Early 1990s (circa 1992) | Divorce reported |
| 1997 | Public press including family-related coverage |
| 2012 to 2014 | Public event appearances and photographed participation |
| 2016 to 2024 | Ongoing mentions in profiles about children and grandchildren |
This table is a skeleton. Flesh goes into the paragraphs: long years of practice, occasional public moments, constant family ties.
The character behind the name
When I attempt to depict Benita as a person, I see someone who juggles the more delicate, family-focused hat of a mother and grandmother with the exacting hat of a lawyer. She isn’t a headline by herself. However, she plays a supporting role in a number of public tales. That silent stance is a form of authority in and of itself. She is necessary but frequently invisible, much like the pillars that support an outwardly evident façade.
In a metaphorical sense, she is a seamstress of everyday life and the law. She uses a thread that only shows its power under pressure to weave commitments and festivities together. Small, repetitive stitches are used. The clothing is secure.
Family dynamics in practice
Family dynamics reveal patterns rather than absolutes. Kenny followed a path into sports broadcasting. Denise pursued media entrepreneurship and co-founded a brand that connected millions of parents. Brian and Jackie remain part of the constellation that forms the family core. Grandchildren expand the orbit into new years and new stories.
I notice how careers diverge and how family functions as a recurring set piece. One child becomes a public voice in broadcasting, another builds a media platform, grandchildren bring fresh emphasis to family gatherings. The family becomes a living archive.
FAQ
Who is Benita Oberlander?
I know her as a New York licensed attorney and as a mother within a family that includes public figures. She trained in law and maintained a professional practice while participating in occasional public events tied to family activities.
What are the names of her children?
She is parent to four children: Kenny, Denise, Brian, and Jackie. Those names recur across biographies and family notices.
Was she married to Marv Albert?
Yes. The marriage took place in the mid 1960s. The couple later divorced, commonly reported around 1992.
What is her professional background?
She studied law at Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law and practiced as an attorney in New York. She has long been listed in attorney directories and appeared in legal professional contexts.
Are there grandchildren and what are their names?
Yes. Among the grandchildren mentioned are Amanda, Sydney, Jaron, and Jaylan. They represent the next generation in the family.
Is there public information about her finances or net worth?
I do not find reliable public disclosures of personal finances, bank details, or net worth in the available public record. Financial details remain private unless published in official filings.
What public events has she attended?
Between 2012 and 2014 she appears in photographed charity and fashion events alongside family members. She also makes intermittent appearances connected to family media activities.
What are the key dates to remember?
Important markers include marriage in the mid 1960s, a reported divorce around 1992, a notable press presence in 1997, and photographed public appearances in 2012 to 2014. Those dates map the major public beats.
Final note
I present this as an assembled portrait built from public facts and family mentions. The piece aims to illuminate a life that sits between private craft and public association.
