New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Jennifer Aileen Thelen

Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1997
Admitted
29
Years in bar
2829794
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Jennifer Aileen Thelen ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.

29 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 38%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Harvard

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1997
29 years
Law school
Harvard
Registration
2829794
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2829794 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Jennifer Aileen Thelen, 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 39 Essex Chambers, located in London Wc2a 1dd. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD.

State context & due diligence

After 29 years on the register, Jennifer Aileen Thelen 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 Jennifer Aileen Thelen's 29 years since admission in 1997.

29 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

29 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 · September 2026

How Jennifer compares to fellow Harvard alumni

Among the 3,045 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Jennifer Aileen Thelen is longer-tenured than 46%.

29 years vs. Harvard alumni

Years since admission - 3,045 NY-registered alumni of this school

29 Top 54% higher than 46% of 3,045 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · September 2026

The 1997 admission class today

Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years1997 class 67.2% 81% ▲ +20.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1997 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2829794
Year Admitted
1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Nov 2027

Location & Contact

Company
39 Essex Chambers
City
London Wc2a 1dd
Phone
44 20 7832 1111

Education

HARVARD

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Jennifer Aileen Thelen's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Same firm affiliation: 39 Essex Chambers

Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).

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Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Jennifer Aileen Thelen with the closest admission year to 1997. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

Jennifer Aileen Thelen'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 Jennifer Thelen licensed?

Jennifer Thelen is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Jennifer Aileen Thelen admitted to the bar?

Jennifer Aileen Thelen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.

Where did Jennifer Aileen Thelen go to law school?

Jennifer Aileen Thelen attended HARVARD.

What company does Jennifer Aileen Thelen work for?

Jennifer Aileen Thelen is associated with 39 Essex Chambers in London Wc2a 1dd.

Is Jennifer Aileen Thelen in good standing?

Yes, Jennifer Aileen Thelen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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