New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Willard Lowe
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2340826
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, James Willard Lowe ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2340826 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Willard Lowe, 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 Sidley Austin LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20005. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, James Willard Lowe 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 James Willard Lowe's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 James compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, James Willard Lowe is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
36 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,587 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Harvard Law School's active-bar rate
Of Harvard Law School's 16,595 alumni in the New York register, 73.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Harvard Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2340826
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sidley Austin LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Phone
- (202) 736-8869
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Willard Lowe'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 Lowe licensed?
James Lowe is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Willard Lowe admitted to the bar?
James Willard Lowe's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did James Willard Lowe go to law school?
James Willard Lowe attended Harvard Law School.
What company does James Willard Lowe work for?
James Willard Lowe is associated with Sidley Austin LLP in Washington, DC.
Is James Willard Lowe in good standing?
Yes, James Willard Lowe holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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