New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Eric N. Whitney
Southern Methodist University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4620902
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Eric N. Whitney has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Southern Methodist University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Eric N. Whitney carries New York bar registration 4620902, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY (158 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Eric N. Whitney 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
Eric N. Whitney was admitted in 2008, giving 18 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.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
18 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 · May 2026
How Eric compares to fellow Southern Methodist University alumni
Among the 134 Southern Methodist University graduates in the New York register, Eric N. Whitney is longer-tenured than 21% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. Southern Methodist University alumni
Years since admission - 134 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 79% higher than 21% of 134 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
Southern Methodist University's active-bar rate
Of Southern Methodist University's 158 alumni in the New York register, 65% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Southern Methodist University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4620902
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 836-7930
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Eric N. Whitney'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 Eric Whitney licensed?
Eric Whitney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Eric N. Whitney admitted to the bar?
Eric N. Whitney was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Eric N. Whitney go to law school?
Eric N. Whitney attended SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY.
What company does Eric N. Whitney work for?
Eric N. Whitney is associated with Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in New York, NY.
Is Eric N. Whitney in good standing?
Yes, Eric N. Whitney 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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