New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John Russell Ablan
Vanderbilt University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013, registered office in Chicago, IL. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2013
- Admitted
- 13
- Years in bar
- 5095047
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2013, John Russell Ablan has built 13 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 13 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Vanderbilt University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5095047 on the New York register belongs to John Russell Ablan, currently in active 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 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60654. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Vanderbilt University Law School (909 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
John Russell Ablan is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
13 years into an active New York practice since a 2013 admission, John Russell Ablan sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
13 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
13 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How John compares to fellow Vanderbilt University Law School alumni
Among the 835 Vanderbilt University Law School graduates in the New York register, John Russell Ablan is longer-tenured than 57% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
13 years vs. Vanderbilt University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 835 NY-registered alumni of this school
13 Top 43% higher than 57% of 835 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Vanderbilt University Law School's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt University Law School's 909 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vanderbilt University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2013 admission class today
Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5095047
- Year Admitted
- 2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60654
- Phone
- (312) 728-9000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Russell Ablan'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 John Ablan licensed?
John Ablan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Russell Ablan admitted to the bar?
John Russell Ablan has been on the New York bar register since 2013.
Where did John Russell Ablan go to law school?
John Russell Ablan attended Vanderbilt University Law School.
What company does John Russell Ablan work for?
John Russell Ablan is associated with Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in Chicago, IL.
Is John Russell Ablan in good standing?
Yes, John Russell Ablan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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