New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Abigail Judith Pessen
University Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1973
- Admitted
- 53
- Years in bar
- 2332146
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Abigail Judith Pessen has spent 53 years on the register since admission in 1973, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 53 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Abigail Judith Pessen has carried New York bar registration 2332146 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under --None--, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10025. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY CHICAGO (10 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 53 years, Abigail Judith Pessen has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Abigail Judith Pessen's 53 years since a 1973 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
53 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
53 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Chicago's active-bar rate
Of University Chicago's 10 alumni in the New York register, 50% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 1973 admission class today
Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2332146
- Year Admitted
- 1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- --None--
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10025
- Phone
- (917) 301-1343
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Abigail Judith Pessen's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Abigail Pessen licensed?
Abigail Pessen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Abigail Judith Pessen admitted to the bar?
Abigail Judith Pessen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.
Where did Abigail Judith Pessen go to law school?
Abigail Judith Pessen attended UNIVERSITY CHICAGO.
What company does Abigail Judith Pessen work for?
Abigail Judith Pessen is associated with --None-- in New York, NY.
Is Abigail Judith Pessen in good standing?
Yes, Abigail Judith Pessen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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