New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Ellen Penny Chapnick
Georgetown University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1741370
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Ellen Penny Chapnick has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Georgetown University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Ellen Penny Chapnick has carried New York bar registration 1741370 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
Even after 45 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY (2,609 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, Ellen Penny Chapnick 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 Penny Chapnick's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Ellen compares to fellow Georgetown University alumni
Among the 1,596 Georgetown University graduates in the New York register, Ellen Penny Chapnick is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. Georgetown University alumni
Years since admission - 1,596 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,596 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
Georgetown University's active-bar rate
Of Georgetown University's 2,609 alumni in the New York register, 65% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Georgetown University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1741370
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (914) 815-5995
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ellen Penny Chapnick'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 Ellen Chapnick licensed?
Ellen Chapnick is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ellen Penny Chapnick admitted to the bar?
Ellen Penny Chapnick's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Ellen Penny Chapnick go to law school?
Ellen Penny Chapnick attended GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY.
Is Ellen Penny Chapnick in good standing?
Yes, Ellen Penny Chapnick 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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