New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Carolyn Older Bortner
University Of Pennsylvania alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 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.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2418390
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Carolyn Older Bortner ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2418390 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Carolyn Older Bortner, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (2,370 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, Carolyn Older Bortner 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 Carolyn Older Bortner's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Carolyn compares to fellow University Of Pennsylvania alumni
Among the 1,853 University Of Pennsylvania graduates in the New York register, Carolyn Older Bortner is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. University Of Pennsylvania alumni
Years since admission - 1,853 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,853 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 Pennsylvania's active-bar rate
Of University Of Pennsylvania's 2,370 alumni in the New York register, 70.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Pennsylvania alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2418390
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 506-5255
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Carolyn Older Bortner'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 Carolyn Bortner licensed?
Carolyn Bortner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Carolyn Older Bortner admitted to the bar?
Carolyn Older Bortner's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Carolyn Older Bortner go to law school?
Carolyn Older Bortner attended UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.
What company does Carolyn Older Bortner work for?
Carolyn Older Bortner is associated with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe in New York, NY.
Is Carolyn Older Bortner in good standing?
Yes, Carolyn Older Bortner 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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