New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Elana Waksal
Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 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.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2954337
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Elana Waksal carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1999 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 27 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Cardozo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Elana Waksal is registered as bar number 2954337 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrsion, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10021. Educational background: CARDOZO.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Elana compares to fellow Cardozo alumni
Among the 1,138 Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Elana Waksal is longer-tenured than 31% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. Cardozo alumni
Years since admission - 1,138 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 69% higher than 31% of 1,138 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 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2954337
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrsion
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10021
- Phone
- (212) 373-3866
Education
CARDOZO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Elana Waksal's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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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Elana Waksal carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Elana Waksal licensed?
Elana Waksal is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Elana Waksal admitted to the bar?
Elana Waksal's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Elana Waksal go to law school?
Elana Waksal attended CARDOZO.
What company does Elana Waksal work for?
Elana Waksal is associated with Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrsion in New York, NY.
Is Elana Waksal in good standing?
No, Elana Waksal carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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