New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Douglas Ivor Brandon
Vanderbilt alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2103471
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Douglas Ivor Brandon ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Vanderbilt
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2103471 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Douglas Ivor Brandon, 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 Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: VANDERBILT (294 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Douglas Ivor Brandon 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 Douglas Ivor Brandon's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 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 Douglas compares to fellow Vanderbilt alumni
Among the 214 Vanderbilt graduates in the New York register, Douglas Ivor Brandon is longer-tenured than 77% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Vanderbilt alumni
Years since admission - 214 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 23% higher than 77% of 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
Vanderbilt's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt's 294 alumni in the New York register, 62.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Vanderbilt alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2103471
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20006
- Phone
- (202) 255-5011
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Douglas Ivor Brandon'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 Douglas Brandon licensed?
Douglas Brandon is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Douglas Ivor Brandon admitted to the bar?
Douglas Ivor Brandon's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Douglas Ivor Brandon go to law school?
Douglas Ivor Brandon attended VANDERBILT.
What company does Douglas Ivor Brandon work for?
Douglas Ivor Brandon is associated with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Douglas Ivor Brandon in good standing?
Yes, Douglas Ivor Brandon 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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