New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Hisashi David Watanabe

Loyola University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Buffalo Grove, IL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1994
Admitted
32
Years in bar
2577187
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Hisashi David Watanabe ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

32 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Loyola University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1994
32 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Loyola University
59.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2577187
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2577187 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Hisashi David Watanabe, 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 Siemens, located in Buffalo Grove, IL, ZIP 60089. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: LOYOLA UNIVERSITY (130 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 32 years on the register, Hisashi David Watanabe 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 Hisashi David Watanabe's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

32 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

32 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Hisashi compares to fellow Loyola University alumni

Among the 118 Loyola University graduates in the New York register, Hisashi David Watanabe is longer-tenured than 42% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

32 years vs. Loyola University alumni

Years since admission - 118 NY-registered alumni of this school

32 Top 58% higher than 42% of 118 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 50 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

Loyola University's active-bar rate

Of Loyola University's 130 alumni in the New York register, 59.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Loyola University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%59.2%
Loyola University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1994 admission class today

Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

60%62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1994 class 66.2% 61.6% ▼ -6.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1994 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2577187
Year Admitted
1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jun 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Siemens
ZIP Code
60089
Phone
(847) 215-1000

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Hisashi David Watanabe'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

Hisashi David Watanabe'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 Hisashi Watanabe licensed?

Hisashi Watanabe is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Hisashi David Watanabe admitted to the bar?

Hisashi David Watanabe's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.

Where did Hisashi David Watanabe go to law school?

Hisashi David Watanabe attended LOYOLA UNIVERSITY.

What company does Hisashi David Watanabe work for?

Hisashi David Watanabe is associated with Siemens in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Is Hisashi David Watanabe in good standing?

Yes, Hisashi David Watanabe holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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