New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Dona Trnovska Gilliland
Vanderbilt University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2019, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2019
- Admitted
- 7
- Years in bar
- 5647185
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2019, Dona Trnovska Gilliland has built 7 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 7 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Vanderbilt University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5647185 on the New York register belongs to Dona Trnovska Gilliland, currently in active 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 Faegre Drinker Biddle Reath, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20005. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Vanderbilt University Law School (909 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Dona Trnovska Gilliland is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
7 years into an active New York practice since a 2019 admission, Dona Trnovska Gilliland sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
7 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
7 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Dona compares to fellow Vanderbilt University Law School alumni
Among the 835 Vanderbilt University Law School graduates in the New York register, Dona Trnovska Gilliland is longer-tenured than 31% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
7 years vs. Vanderbilt University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 835 NY-registered alumni of this school
7 Top 69% higher than 31% of 835 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Vanderbilt University Law School's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt University Law School's 909 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vanderbilt University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2019 admission class today
Of the 8,536 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2019, 92.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5647185
- Year Admitted
- 2019 (7 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Faegre Drinker Biddle Reath
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Phone
- (202) 230-5687
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Dona Trnovska Gilliland'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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Dona Trnovska Gilliland's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dona Gilliland licensed?
Dona Gilliland is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Dona Trnovska Gilliland admitted to the bar?
Dona Trnovska Gilliland has been on the New York bar register since 2019.
Where did Dona Trnovska Gilliland go to law school?
Dona Trnovska Gilliland attended Vanderbilt University Law School.
What company does Dona Trnovska Gilliland work for?
Dona Trnovska Gilliland is associated with Faegre Drinker Biddle Reath in Washington, DC.
Is Dona Trnovska Gilliland in good standing?
Yes, Dona Trnovska Gilliland 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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