New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Helene Beth Greenwald

Northwestern alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Chicago, IL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1986
Admitted
40
Years in bar
2086148
NY reg #

The record in one line

Helene Beth Greenwald has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

40 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Northwestern

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1986
40 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Northwestern
56.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2086148
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Helene Beth Greenwald has carried New York bar registration 2086148 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under U.S. Attorney'S Office Northern District Of Illinois, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60604. Educational background: NORTHWESTERN (189 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 40 years, Helene Beth Greenwald has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Helene Beth Greenwald's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

40 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

40 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Helene compares to fellow Northwestern alumni

Among the 152 Northwestern graduates in the New York register, Helene Beth Greenwald is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

40 years vs. Northwestern alumni

Years since admission - 152 NY-registered alumni of this school

40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 152 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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

Northwestern's active-bar rate

Of Northwestern's 189 alumni in the New York register, 56.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Northwestern alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%56.3%
Northwestern alumni, active-bar rate

The 1986 admission class today

Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1986 class 66.2% 57.6% ▼ -13.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1986 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2086148
Year Admitted
1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

Company
U.S. Attorney'S Office Northern District Of Illinois
ZIP Code
60604
Phone
(312) 353-5300

Education

NORTHWESTERN

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Helene Beth Greenwald'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

Helene Beth Greenwald'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 Helene Greenwald licensed?

Helene Greenwald is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Helene Beth Greenwald admitted to the bar?

Helene Beth Greenwald's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.

Where did Helene Beth Greenwald go to law school?

Helene Beth Greenwald attended NORTHWESTERN.

What company does Helene Beth Greenwald work for?

Helene Beth Greenwald is associated with U.S. Attorney'S Office Northern District Of Illinois in Chicago, IL.

Is Helene Beth Greenwald in good standing?

Yes, Helene Beth Greenwald holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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