New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Gail Alison Flesher
Hastings College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in New York, NY. 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
- 2279347
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Gail Alison Flesher 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
- Hastings College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2279347 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Gail Alison Flesher, 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
Practice address is listed under Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HASTINGS COLLEGE OF LAW (32 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Gail Alison Flesher 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 Gail Alison Flesher's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Hastings College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Hastings College Of Law's 32 alumni in the New York register, 50% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Hastings College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2279347
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 450-4000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Gail Alison Flesher'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 Gail Flesher licensed?
Gail Flesher is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Gail Alison Flesher admitted to the bar?
Gail Alison Flesher's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Gail Alison Flesher go to law school?
Gail Alison Flesher attended HASTINGS COLLEGE OF LAW.
What company does Gail Alison Flesher work for?
Gail Alison Flesher is associated with Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY.
Is Gail Alison Flesher in good standing?
Yes, Gail Alison Flesher 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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