New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Ellen Marcy Drachman

Benjamin N Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1989
Admitted
37
Years in bar
2261790
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Ellen Marcy Drachman ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

37 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Benjamin N Cardozo

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1989
37 years
Law school
Benjamin N Cardozo
Registration
2261790
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2261790 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Ellen Marcy Drachman, 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

No firm or business address is on record, despite 37 years on the register. Educational background: BENJAMIN N CARDOZO.

State context & due diligence

After 37 years on the register, Ellen Marcy Drachman 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 Ellen Marcy Drachman's 37 years since admission in 1989.

37 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

37 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Benjamin N Cardozo alumni

Among the 1,525 Benjamin N Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Ellen Marcy Drachman is longer-tenured than 55%.

37 years vs. Benjamin N Cardozo alumni

Years since admission - 1,525 NY-registered alumni of this school

37 Top 45% higher than 55% of 1,525 fellow alumni

This attorney 15 45 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 1989 admission class today

Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

66%68%70%72%74% Statewide, all years1989 class 67.2% 73.2% ▲ +8.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1989 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2261790
Year Admitted
1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jan 2027

Location & Contact

Education

BENJAMIN N CARDOZO

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Ellen Marcy Drachman'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 Marcy Drachman'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 Drachman licensed?

Ellen Drachman is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Ellen Marcy Drachman admitted to the bar?

Ellen Marcy Drachman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.

Where did Ellen Marcy Drachman go to law school?

Ellen Marcy Drachman attended BENJAMIN N CARDOZO.

Is Ellen Marcy Drachman in good standing?

Yes, Ellen Marcy Drachman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.