New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Jay Philip Lefkowitz
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2192425
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Jay Philip Lefkowitz ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2192425 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Jay Philip Lefkowitz, 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 Kirkland & Ellis LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Jay Philip Lefkowitz 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 Jay Philip Lefkowitz's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 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 Jay compares to fellow Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Jay Philip Lefkowitz is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 9% higher than 91% of 2,473 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 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2192425
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (212) 446-4970
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jay Philip Lefkowitz'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 Lefkowitz licensed?
Jay Lefkowitz is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jay Philip Lefkowitz admitted to the bar?
Jay Philip Lefkowitz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Jay Philip Lefkowitz go to law school?
Jay Philip Lefkowitz attended COLUMBIA.
What company does Jay Philip Lefkowitz work for?
Jay Philip Lefkowitz is associated with Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY.
Is Jay Philip Lefkowitz in good standing?
Yes, Jay Philip Lefkowitz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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