New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Elizabeth Ellis Harris
University Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 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.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2147114
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Elizabeth Ellis Harris 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
- University Of Virginia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2147114 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Elizabeth Ellis Harris, 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 Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Elizabeth Ellis Harris 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 Elizabeth Ellis Harris'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 Elizabeth compares to fellow University Of Virginia alumni
Among the 1,300 University Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, Elizabeth Ellis Harris is longer-tenured than 98% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. University Of Virginia alumni
Years since admission - 1,300 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,300 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 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
- 2147114
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (212) 872-7407
Education
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Elizabeth Ellis Harris'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 Elizabeth Harris licensed?
Elizabeth Harris is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Elizabeth Ellis Harris admitted to the bar?
Elizabeth Ellis Harris's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Elizabeth Ellis Harris go to law school?
Elizabeth Ellis Harris attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
What company does Elizabeth Ellis Harris work for?
Elizabeth Ellis Harris is associated with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld in New York, NY.
Is Elizabeth Ellis Harris in good standing?
Yes, Elizabeth Ellis Harris 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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