New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Jeffrey Alan Fine
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Chicago, IL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2685816
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Jeffrey Alan Fine ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2685816 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Jeffrey Alan Fine, 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 Chicago, IL, ZIP 60654. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Columbia Law School (21,447 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, Jeffrey Alan Fine 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 Jeffrey Alan Fine's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Jeffrey compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Jeffrey Alan Fine is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 1% higher than 99% of 11,886 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
Columbia Law School's active-bar rate
Of Columbia Law School's 21,447 alumni in the New York register, 77.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Columbia Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2685816
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60654
- Phone
- (312) 862-3053
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jeffrey Alan Fine'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 Jeffrey Fine licensed?
Jeffrey Fine is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jeffrey Alan Fine admitted to the bar?
Jeffrey Alan Fine's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Jeffrey Alan Fine go to law school?
Jeffrey Alan Fine attended Columbia Law School.
What company does Jeffrey Alan Fine work for?
Jeffrey Alan Fine is associated with Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL.
Is Jeffrey Alan Fine in good standing?
Yes, Jeffrey Alan Fine holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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