New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Ariele Johanna Lessing

Boston College Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2012
Admitted
14
Years in bar
4973749
NY reg #

The record in one line

Ariele Johanna Lessing carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2012 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

14 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Boston College Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2012
14 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Boston College Law
52% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4973749
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Ariele Johanna Lessing is registered as bar number 4973749 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Sidley Austin LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BOSTON COLLEGE LAW (25 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, 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.

Boston College Law's active-bar rate

Of Boston College Law's 25 alumni in the New York register, 52% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Boston College Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%52%
Boston College Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2012 admission class today

Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70% Statewide, all years2012 class 66.2% 69.6% ▲ +5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2012 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
4973749
Year Admitted
2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Mar 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Sidley Austin LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10019
Phone
(212) 839-5852

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Ariele Johanna Lessing's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Ariele Johanna Lessing carries a "Suspended, 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 Ariele Lessing licensed?

Ariele Lessing is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Ariele Johanna Lessing admitted to the bar?

Ariele Johanna Lessing has been on the New York bar register since 2012.

Where did Ariele Johanna Lessing go to law school?

Ariele Johanna Lessing attended BOSTON COLLEGE LAW.

What company does Ariele Johanna Lessing work for?

Ariele Johanna Lessing is associated with Sidley Austin LLP in New York, NY.

Is Ariele Johanna Lessing in good standing?

No, Ariele Johanna Lessing carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.