New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Amera Zaka Chowhan
Yale Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2909356
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Amera Zaka Chowhan ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Yale Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2909356 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Amera Zaka Chowhan, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Thomson Reuters, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Yale Law School (3,128 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Amera Zaka Chowhan still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Amera Zaka Chowhan's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Amera compares to fellow Yale Law School alumni
Among the 2,131 Yale Law School graduates in the New York register, Amera Zaka Chowhan is longer-tenured than 92% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Yale Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,131 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 8% higher than 92% of 2,131 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
Yale Law School's active-bar rate
Of Yale Law School's 3,128 alumni in the New York register, 74.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Yale Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2909356
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Thomson Reuters
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (917) 414-5559
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Amera Zaka Chowhan'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 Amera Chowhan licensed?
Amera Chowhan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Amera Zaka Chowhan admitted to the bar?
Amera Zaka Chowhan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Amera Zaka Chowhan go to law school?
Amera Zaka Chowhan attended Yale Law School.
What company does Amera Zaka Chowhan work for?
Amera Zaka Chowhan is associated with Thomson Reuters in New York, NY.
Is Amera Zaka Chowhan in good standing?
Yes, Amera Zaka Chowhan 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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