New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Joel Erik Connolly
Northwestern Pritzker School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2024, registered office in Chicago, IL. As a recent entrant to the registry, this record's status, address, and admission date come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2024
- Admitted
- 2
- Years in bar
- 6133276
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joel Erik Connolly is early in an active New York law career - admitted to the bar in 2024 and on active status for 2 years so far, already ahead of 0% of the state's active bar by tenure.
- 2 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 100%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Northwestern Pritzker School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joel Erik Connolly holds bar number 6133276 with the New York bar authority, a recent active-status addition to the roll. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Benesch, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60606. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Northwestern Pritzker School of Law (70 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
As a recent addition to the register, Joel Erik Connolly counts toward the New York bar's active cohort; the breakdown below shows how that group stacks up against the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Joel Erik Connolly is a recent addition to the active New York bar, admitted in 2024. The histogram below shows where 2 years of tenure falls among every currently-active attorney in the state.
2 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
2 Top 100% higher than 0% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Northwestern Pritzker School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern Pritzker School Of Law's 70 alumni in the New York register, 77.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Northwestern Pritzker School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2024 admission class today
Of the 8,938 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2024, 76.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 6133276
- Year Admitted
- 2024 (2 yrs · early career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Benesch
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60606
- Phone
- (312) 624-6348
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joel Erik Connolly'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 Joel Connolly licensed?
Joel Connolly is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joel Erik Connolly admitted to the bar?
Joel Erik Connolly was admitted to the New York bar in 2024, 2 years ago.
Where did Joel Erik Connolly go to law school?
Joel Erik Connolly attended Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
What company does Joel Erik Connolly work for?
Joel Erik Connolly is associated with Benesch in Chicago, IL.
Is Joel Erik Connolly in good standing?
Yes, Joel Erik Connolly 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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