New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
David Robert Gelfand
Vanderbilt University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2166718
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, David Robert Gelfand ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Vanderbilt University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Robert Gelfand is registered as bar number 2166718 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in 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 Milbank LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY (345 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
David Robert Gelfand sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match David Robert Gelfand's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 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 David compares to fellow Vanderbilt University alumni
Among the 211 Vanderbilt University graduates in the New York register, David Robert Gelfand is longer-tenured than 85% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Vanderbilt University alumni
Years since admission - 211 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 15% higher than 85% of 211 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
Vanderbilt University's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt University's 345 alumni in the New York register, 67% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vanderbilt University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2166718
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Milbank LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 530-5520
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. David Robert Gelfand's current status is "Currently registered".
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 David Gelfand licensed?
David Gelfand is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Robert Gelfand admitted to the bar?
David Robert Gelfand's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did David Robert Gelfand go to law school?
David Robert Gelfand attended VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY.
What company does David Robert Gelfand work for?
David Robert Gelfand is associated with Milbank LLP in New York, NY.
Is David Robert Gelfand in good standing?
Yes, David Robert Gelfand holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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