New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Jeffrey Alan Potash
Cornell alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 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.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2614691
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Jeffrey Alan Potash ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2614691 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Jeffrey Alan Potash, 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 Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CORNELL (2,756 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Jeffrey Alan Potash 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 Potash's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 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 Jeffrey compares to fellow Cornell alumni
Among the 1,224 Cornell graduates in the New York register, Jeffrey Alan Potash is longer-tenured than 68% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. Cornell alumni
Years since admission - 1,224 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 32% higher than 68% of 1,224 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
Cornell's active-bar rate
Of Cornell's 2,756 alumni in the New York register, 49.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cornell alumni, active-bar rate
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2614691
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (646) 256-0257
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jeffrey Alan Potash'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 Potash licensed?
Jeffrey Potash is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jeffrey Alan Potash admitted to the bar?
Jeffrey Alan Potash's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Jeffrey Alan Potash go to law school?
Jeffrey Alan Potash attended CORNELL.
What company does Jeffrey Alan Potash work for?
Jeffrey Alan Potash is associated with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in New York, NY.
Is Jeffrey Alan Potash in good standing?
Yes, Jeffrey Alan Potash holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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