New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Gregory Edward Ostling
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 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.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 3952702
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Gregory Edward Ostling ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3952702 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Gregory Edward Ostling, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Columbia Law School (21,447 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, Gregory Edward Ostling 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 Gregory Edward Ostling's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Gregory compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Gregory Edward Ostling is longer-tenured than 87% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 13% higher than 87% 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 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3952702
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 403-1000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Gregory Edward Ostling'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 Gregory Ostling licensed?
Gregory Ostling is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Gregory Edward Ostling admitted to the bar?
Gregory Edward Ostling's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Gregory Edward Ostling go to law school?
Gregory Edward Ostling attended Columbia Law School.
What company does Gregory Edward Ostling work for?
Gregory Edward Ostling is associated with Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz in New York, NY.
Is Gregory Edward Ostling in good standing?
Yes, Gregory Edward Ostling holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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