New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Jay Ward Brown
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4093761
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Jay Ward Brown has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Jay Ward Brown carries New York bar registration 4093761, an established, active practitioner 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 Ballard Spahr LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Jay Ward Brown remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Jay Ward Brown was admitted in 2003, giving 23 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Jay compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Jay Ward Brown is longer-tenured than 21% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
23 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 79% higher than 21% of 4,467 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
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4093761
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ballard Spahr LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20006
- Phone
- (202) 508-1136
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jay Ward Brown'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 Jay Brown licensed?
Jay Brown is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jay Ward Brown admitted to the bar?
Jay Ward Brown was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Jay Ward Brown go to law school?
Jay Ward Brown attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does Jay Ward Brown work for?
Jay Ward Brown is associated with Ballard Spahr LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Jay Ward Brown in good standing?
Yes, Jay Ward Brown 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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