New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Edwin Bruce Mishkin

Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1961, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1961
Admitted
65
Years in bar
1548445
NY reg #

The record in one line

Edwin Bruce Mishkin has spent 65 years on the register since admission in 1961, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.

65 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 1%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1961
65 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago
80.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1548445
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Edwin Bruce Mishkin has carried New York bar registration 1548445 for the better part of a career, still active 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 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Northwestern University School of Law Chicago (1,504 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 65 years, Edwin Bruce Mishkin has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Edwin Bruce Mishkin's 65 years since a 1961 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

65 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

65 Top 1% higher than 99% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Edwin compares to fellow Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni

Among the 1,424 Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago graduates in the New York register, Edwin Bruce Mishkin is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

65 years vs. Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni

Years since admission - 1,424 NY-registered alumni of this school

65 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,424 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's active-bar rate

Of Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's 1,504 alumni in the New York register, 80.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%80.4%
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni, active-bar rate

The 1961 admission class today

Of the 1,543 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1961, 11.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1961 class 66.2% 11.6% ▼ -82.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1961 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1548445
Year Admitted
1961 (65 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Feb 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10006
Phone
(212) 225-2000

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Edwin Bruce Mishkin'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Edwin Bruce Mishkin'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 Edwin Mishkin licensed?

Edwin Mishkin is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Edwin Bruce Mishkin admitted to the bar?

Edwin Bruce Mishkin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1961.

Where did Edwin Bruce Mishkin go to law school?

Edwin Bruce Mishkin attended Northwestern University School of Law Chicago.

What company does Edwin Bruce Mishkin work for?

Edwin Bruce Mishkin is associated with Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in New York, NY.

Is Edwin Bruce Mishkin in good standing?

Yes, Edwin Bruce Mishkin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.