New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Bruce Irwin Ettelson
University Of Chicago Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in Chicago, IL. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2010
- Admitted
- 16
- Years in bar
- 4859757
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Bruce Irwin Ettelson has held an active New York bar license for 16 years - admitted in 2010, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 16 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Chicago Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bruce Irwin Ettelson carries New York bar registration 4859757, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Kirkland & Ellis LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60654. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Chicago Law School (1,392 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Bruce Irwin Ettelson remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Bruce Irwin Ettelson was admitted in 2010, giving 16 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
16 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
16 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Bruce compares to fellow University Of Chicago Law School alumni
Among the 1,214 University Of Chicago Law School graduates in the New York register, Bruce Irwin Ettelson is longer-tenured than 74% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
16 years vs. University Of Chicago Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,214 NY-registered alumni of this school
16 Top 26% higher than 74% of 1,214 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
University Of Chicago Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Chicago Law School's 1,392 alumni in the New York register, 82.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Chicago Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2010 admission class today
Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4859757
- Year Admitted
- 2010 (16 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60654
- Phone
- (312) 862-2326
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bruce Irwin Ettelson'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 Bruce Ettelson licensed?
Bruce Ettelson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Bruce Irwin Ettelson admitted to the bar?
Bruce Irwin Ettelson was admitted to the bar in 2010.
Where did Bruce Irwin Ettelson go to law school?
Bruce Irwin Ettelson attended University of Chicago Law School.
What company does Bruce Irwin Ettelson work for?
Bruce Irwin Ettelson is associated with Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL.
Is Bruce Irwin Ettelson in good standing?
Yes, Bruce Irwin Ettelson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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