New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Josephine Lea Iselin

New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1972
Admitted
54
Years in bar
1581156
NY reg #

The record in one line

Josephine Lea Iselin has spent 54 years on the register since admission in 1972, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.

54 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
New York University
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1972
54 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New York University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1581156
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Josephine Lea Iselin has carried New York bar registration 1581156 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Josephine Lea Iselin, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10128. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 54 years, Josephine Lea Iselin has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Josephine Lea Iselin's 54 years since a 1972 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

54 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

54 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 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 · May 2026

How Josephine compares to fellow New York University alumni

Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Josephine Lea Iselin is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

54 years vs. New York University alumni

Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school

54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,467 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 · May 2026

The 1972 admission class today

Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 41.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1972 class 66.2% 41.8% ▼ -36.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1972 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1581156
Year Admitted
1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Josephine Lea Iselin
County
New York
ZIP Code
10128
Phone
(917) 743-9274

Education

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Josephine Lea Iselin'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Josephine Lea Iselin'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 Josephine Iselin licensed?

Josephine Iselin is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Josephine Lea Iselin admitted to the bar?

Josephine Lea Iselin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.

Where did Josephine Lea Iselin go to law school?

Josephine Lea Iselin attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

What company does Josephine Lea Iselin work for?

Josephine Lea Iselin is associated with Josephine Lea Iselin in New York, NY.

Is Josephine Lea Iselin in good standing?

Yes, Josephine Lea Iselin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.