New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Jay Michael Ptashek
New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2543585
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Jay Michael Ptashek ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University School Of Law
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Jay Michael Ptashek is registered as bar number 2543585 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in 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: New York University School of Law (25,745 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Jay Michael Ptashek sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Jay Michael Ptashek's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Jay compares to fellow New York University School Of Law alumni
Among the 13,304 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Jay Michael Ptashek is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
33 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 1% higher than 99% of 13,304 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
New York University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New York University School Of Law's 25,745 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2543585
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (212) 446-4747
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Jay Michael Ptashek's current status is "Currently registered".
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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Jay Michael Ptashek'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 Jay Ptashek licensed?
Jay Ptashek is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jay Michael Ptashek admitted to the bar?
Jay Michael Ptashek's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Jay Michael Ptashek go to law school?
Jay Michael Ptashek attended New York University School of Law.
What company does Jay Michael Ptashek work for?
Jay Michael Ptashek is associated with Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY.
Is Jay Michael Ptashek in good standing?
Yes, Jay Michael Ptashek 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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