New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Ellen Whitley Herndon
University Of Kentucky Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2011
- Admitted
- 15
- Years in bar
- 4937504
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Ellen Whitley Herndon has held an active New York bar license for 15 years - admitted in 2011, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 15 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Kentucky Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Ellen Whitley Herndon carries New York bar registration 4937504, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Commerce, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20230. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY LAW SCHOOL.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Ellen Whitley Herndon remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Ellen Whitley Herndon was admitted in 2011, giving 15 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
15 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
15 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2011 admission class today
Of the 9,856 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2011, 85.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4937504
- Year Admitted
- 2011 (15 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Department Of Commerce
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20230
- Phone
- (202) 482-6274
Education
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ellen Whitley Herndon'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 Herndon licensed?
Ellen Herndon is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ellen Whitley Herndon admitted to the bar?
Ellen Whitley Herndon was admitted to the bar in 2011.
Where did Ellen Whitley Herndon go to law school?
Ellen Whitley Herndon attended UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Ellen Whitley Herndon work for?
Ellen Whitley Herndon is associated with Department Of Commerce in Washington, DC.
Is Ellen Whitley Herndon in good standing?
Yes, Ellen Whitley Herndon holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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