New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Alexander Gefter
Vanderbilt Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015, registered office in Santa Monica, CA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2015
- Admitted
- 11
- Years in bar
- 5337340
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2015, Alexander Gefter has built 11 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 11 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Vanderbilt Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5337340 on the New York register belongs to Alexander Gefter, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Cooley LLP, located in Santa Monica, CA, ZIP 90401. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: VANDERBILT LAW SCHOOL (146 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Alexander Gefter is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
11 years into an active New York practice since a 2015 admission, Alexander Gefter sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
11 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
11 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Alexander compares to fellow Vanderbilt Law School alumni
Among the 143 Vanderbilt Law School graduates in the New York register, Alexander Gefter is longer-tenured than 26% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
11 years vs. Vanderbilt Law School alumni
Years since admission - 143 NY-registered alumni of this school
11 Top 74% higher than 26% of 143 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Vanderbilt Law School's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt Law School's 146 alumni in the New York register, 73.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vanderbilt Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2015 admission class today
Of the 8,867 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2015, 90.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5337340
- Year Admitted
- 2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cooley LLP
- City
- Santa Monica, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90401
- Phone
- (310) 883-6438
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Alexander Gefter'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 Alexander Gefter licensed?
Alexander Gefter is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Alexander Gefter admitted to the bar?
Alexander Gefter has been on the New York bar register since 2015.
Where did Alexander Gefter go to law school?
Alexander Gefter attended VANDERBILT LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Alexander Gefter work for?
Alexander Gefter is associated with Cooley LLP in Santa Monica, CA.
Is Alexander Gefter in good standing?
Yes, Alexander Gefter holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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