New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John Michael Gildersleeve
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4739520
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Michael Gildersleeve has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Michael Gildersleeve carries New York bar registration 4739520, an established, active practitioner in 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 Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90071. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Columbia Law School (21,447 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, John Michael Gildersleeve remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
John Michael Gildersleeve was admitted in 2009, giving 17 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, John Michael Gildersleeve is longer-tenured than 55% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
17 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
17 Top 45% higher than 55% of 11,886 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
Columbia Law School's active-bar rate
Of Columbia Law School's 21,447 alumni in the New York register, 77.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Columbia Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4739520
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90071
- Phone
- (213) 683-9241
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Michael Gildersleeve'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 Gildersleeve licensed?
John Gildersleeve is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Michael Gildersleeve admitted to the bar?
John Michael Gildersleeve was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did John Michael Gildersleeve go to law school?
John Michael Gildersleeve attended Columbia Law School.
What company does John Michael Gildersleeve work for?
John Michael Gildersleeve is associated with Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
Is John Michael Gildersleeve in good standing?
Yes, John Michael Gildersleeve holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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