New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Esha Bhandari
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2011
- Admitted
- 15
- Years in bar
- 4923140
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Esha Bhandari 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
- Columbia Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Esha Bhandari carries New York bar registration 4923140, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under American Civil Liberties Union, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10004. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Columbia Law School (21,447 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Esha Bhandari 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
Esha Bhandari 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
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 Esha compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Esha Bhandari is longer-tenured than 55% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
15 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
15 Top 45% higher than 55% of 11,886 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
Columbia Law School's active-bar rate
Of Columbia Law School's 21,447 alumni in the New York register, 77.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Columbia Law School alumni, active-bar rate
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
- 4923140
- Year Admitted
- 2011 (15 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- American Civil Liberties Union
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10004
- Phone
- (212) 549-2500
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Esha Bhandari'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 Esha Bhandari licensed?
Esha Bhandari is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Esha Bhandari admitted to the bar?
Esha Bhandari was admitted to the bar in 2011.
Where did Esha Bhandari go to law school?
Esha Bhandari attended Columbia Law School.
What company does Esha Bhandari work for?
Esha Bhandari is associated with American Civil Liberties Union in New York, NY.
Is Esha Bhandari in good standing?
Yes, Esha Bhandari holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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