New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Elizabeth Carolyn Nielsen
Yale Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2013
- Admitted
- 13
- Years in bar
- 5142468
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2013, Elizabeth Carolyn Nielsen has built 13 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 13 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Yale Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5142468 on the New York register belongs to Elizabeth Carolyn Nielsen, 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 Department Of Justice, Criminal Division, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20530. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Yale Law School (3,128 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Elizabeth Carolyn Nielsen 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
13 years into an active New York practice since a 2013 admission, Elizabeth Carolyn Nielsen sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
13 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
13 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Elizabeth compares to fellow Yale Law School alumni
Among the 2,131 Yale Law School graduates in the New York register, Elizabeth Carolyn Nielsen is longer-tenured than 44% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
13 years vs. Yale Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,131 NY-registered alumni of this school
13 Top 56% higher than 44% of 2,131 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Yale Law School's active-bar rate
Of Yale Law School's 3,128 alumni in the New York register, 74.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Yale Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2013 admission class today
Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5142468
- Year Admitted
- 2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Department Of Justice, Criminal Division
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20530
- Phone
- (202) 880-2248
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Elizabeth Carolyn Nielsen'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 Nielsen licensed?
Elizabeth Nielsen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Elizabeth Carolyn Nielsen admitted to the bar?
Elizabeth Carolyn Nielsen has been on the New York bar register since 2013.
Where did Elizabeth Carolyn Nielsen go to law school?
Elizabeth Carolyn Nielsen attended Yale Law School.
What company does Elizabeth Carolyn Nielsen work for?
Elizabeth Carolyn Nielsen is associated with Department Of Justice, Criminal Division in Washington, DC.
Is Elizabeth Carolyn Nielsen in good standing?
Yes, Elizabeth Carolyn Nielsen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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