New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Denise Elaine Backhouse
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 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.
- 2000
- Admitted
- 26
- Years in bar
- 3893682
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 26 years on the register since a 2000 admission, Denise Elaine Backhouse ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 26 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3893682 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Denise Elaine Backhouse, 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 Littler Mendelson PC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 26 years on the register, Denise Elaine Backhouse 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 Denise Elaine Backhouse's 26 years since admission in 2000. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
26 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
26 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 Denise compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Denise Elaine Backhouse is longer-tenured than 41% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
26 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
26 Top 59% higher than 41% of 1,236 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
The 2000 admission class today
Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3893682
- Year Admitted
- 2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Littler Mendelson PC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (914) 227-6414
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Denise Elaine Backhouse'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 Denise Backhouse licensed?
Denise Backhouse is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Denise Elaine Backhouse admitted to the bar?
Denise Elaine Backhouse's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.
Where did Denise Elaine Backhouse go to law school?
Denise Elaine Backhouse attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Denise Elaine Backhouse work for?
Denise Elaine Backhouse is associated with Littler Mendelson PC in New York, NY.
Is Denise Elaine Backhouse in good standing?
Yes, Denise Elaine Backhouse holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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