New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Akilah Njeri Folami
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Hempstead, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2850220
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Akilah Njeri Folami carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1997 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 29 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Akilah Njeri Folami is registered as bar number 2850220 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Maurice A. Deane School Of Law At Hofstra University, located in Hempstead, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11549. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL (21,447 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Akilah compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 4,859 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Akilah Njeri Folami is longer-tenured than 54% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,859 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 46% higher than 54% of 4,859 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Columbia Law School's active-bar rate
Of Columbia Law School's 21,447 alumni in the New York register, 77.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Columbia Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2850220
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Maurice A. Deane School Of Law At Hofstra University
- City
- Hempstead, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11549
- Phone
- (516) 463-5867
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Akilah Njeri Folami's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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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Akilah Njeri Folami carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Akilah Folami licensed?
Akilah Folami is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Akilah Njeri Folami admitted to the bar?
Akilah Njeri Folami's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Akilah Njeri Folami go to law school?
Akilah Njeri Folami attended COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Akilah Njeri Folami work for?
Akilah Njeri Folami is associated with Maurice A. Deane School Of Law At Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY.
Is Akilah Njeri Folami in good standing?
No, Akilah Njeri Folami carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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