New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Joseph Desjardins
Mcgill University Faculty Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5074794
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, James Joseph Desjardins has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Mcgill University Faculty Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5074794 on the New York register belongs to James Joseph Desjardins, currently in active 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 Kirkland & Ellis LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20004. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: MCGILL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF LAW (184 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
James Joseph Desjardins is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, James Joseph Desjardins sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How James compares to fellow Mcgill University Faculty Of Law alumni
Among the 56 Mcgill University Faculty Of Law graduates in the New York register, James Joseph Desjardins is longer-tenured than 11% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. Mcgill University Faculty Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 56 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 89% higher than 11% of 56 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Mcgill University Faculty Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Mcgill University Faculty Of Law's 184 alumni in the New York register, 87.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Mcgill University Faculty Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5074794
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20004
- Phone
- (202) 389-3359
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Joseph Desjardins'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 James Desjardins licensed?
James Desjardins is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Joseph Desjardins admitted to the bar?
James Joseph Desjardins has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did James Joseph Desjardins go to law school?
James Joseph Desjardins attended MCGILL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF LAW.
What company does James Joseph Desjardins work for?
James Joseph Desjardins is associated with Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Washington, DC.
Is James Joseph Desjardins in good standing?
Yes, James Joseph Desjardins 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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