New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
John Forbes Anderson
Yale Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3946191
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, John Forbes Anderson ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Yale Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3946191 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to John Forbes Anderson, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Goodwin Procter (Uk) LLP, located in London Ec1a 7az. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Yale Law School (3,128 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, John Forbes Anderson 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 John Forbes Anderson's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 John compares to fellow Yale Law School alumni
Among the 2,131 Yale Law School graduates in the New York register, John Forbes Anderson is longer-tenured than 92% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. Yale Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,131 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 8% higher than 92% of 2,131 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
Yale Law School's active-bar rate
Of Yale Law School's 3,128 alumni in the New York register, 74.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Yale Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3946191
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Goodwin Procter (Uk) LLP
- City
- London Ec1a 7az
- Phone
- 44 20 4536 3128
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Forbes Anderson'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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John Forbes Anderson'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 John Anderson licensed?
John Anderson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Forbes Anderson admitted to the bar?
John Forbes Anderson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did John Forbes Anderson go to law school?
John Forbes Anderson attended Yale Law School.
What company does John Forbes Anderson work for?
John Forbes Anderson is associated with Goodwin Procter (Uk) LLP in London Ec1a 7az.
Is John Forbes Anderson in good standing?
Yes, John Forbes Anderson 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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