New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Ellen Shaw Agress

Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1973
Admitted
53
Years in bar
1517788
NY reg #

The record in one line

Ellen Shaw Agress has spent 53 years on the register since admission in 1973, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.

53 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Harvard Law School

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1973
53 years
Law school
Harvard Law School
Registration
1517788
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Ellen Shaw Agress has carried New York bar registration 1517788 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 53 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,599 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 53 years, Ellen Shaw Agress 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

Ellen Shaw Agress's 53 years since a 1973 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

53 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

53 Top 4% higher than 96% of 290,787 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 · August 2026

How Ellen compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni

Among the 8,590 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Ellen Shaw Agress is longer-tenured than 99%.

53 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni

Years since admission - 8,590 NY-registered alumni of this school

53 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,590 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 · August 2026

The 1973 admission class today

Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1973 class 67.2% 42% ▼ -37.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1973 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1517788
Year Admitted
1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
May 2028

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Ellen Shaw Agress's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Before you rely on this record

Ellen Shaw Agress'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 Ellen Agress licensed?

Ellen Agress is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Ellen Shaw Agress admitted to the bar?

Ellen Shaw Agress's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.

Where did Ellen Shaw Agress go to law school?

Ellen Shaw Agress attended Harvard Law School.

Is Ellen Shaw Agress in good standing?

Yes, Ellen Shaw Agress holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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