New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Giles Taffel Cohen

University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1998
Admitted
28
Years in bar
2913713
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Giles Taffel Cohen ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.

28 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 39%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Pennsylvania Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1998
28 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Pennsylvania Law School
77.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2913713
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2913713 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Giles Taffel Cohen, 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 Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Pennsylvania Law School (1,880 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 28 years on the register, Giles Taffel Cohen 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 Giles Taffel Cohen's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

28 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

28 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 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 · May 2026

How Giles compares to fellow University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni

Among the 1,518 University Of Pennsylvania Law School graduates in the New York register, Giles Taffel Cohen is longer-tenured than 94% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

28 years vs. University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni

Years since admission - 1,518 NY-registered alumni of this school

28 Top 6% higher than 94% of 1,518 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 35 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 · May 2026

University Of Pennsylvania Law School's active-bar rate

Of University Of Pennsylvania Law School's 1,880 alumni in the New York register, 77.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%77.9%
University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1998 admission class today

Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1998 class 66.2% 62.8% ▼ -5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1998 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2913713
Year Admitted
1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP
ZIP Code
20001
Phone
(301) 704-7384

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Giles Taffel Cohen'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Giles Taffel Cohen'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 Giles Cohen licensed?

Giles Cohen is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Giles Taffel Cohen admitted to the bar?

Giles Taffel Cohen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.

Where did Giles Taffel Cohen go to law school?

Giles Taffel Cohen attended University of Pennsylvania Law School.

What company does Giles Taffel Cohen work for?

Giles Taffel Cohen is associated with Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP in Washington, DC.

Is Giles Taffel Cohen in good standing?

Yes, Giles Taffel Cohen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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