New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Kenneth Jay Cooper
University Of Minnesota alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2649051
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Kenneth Jay Cooper ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Minnesota
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2649051 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Kenneth Jay Cooper, 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 Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp Office Of The General Counsel, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20024. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA (334 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, Kenneth Jay Cooper 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 Kenneth Jay Cooper's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Kenneth compares to fellow University Of Minnesota alumni
Among the 266 University Of Minnesota graduates in the New York register, Kenneth Jay Cooper is longer-tenured than 85% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. University Of Minnesota alumni
Years since admission - 266 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 15% higher than 85% of 266 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
University Of Minnesota's active-bar rate
Of University Of Minnesota's 334 alumni in the New York register, 61.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Minnesota alumni, active-bar rate
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2649051
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp Office Of The General Counsel
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20024
- Phone
- (202) 229-3754
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kenneth Jay Cooper'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 Kenneth Cooper licensed?
Kenneth Cooper is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kenneth Jay Cooper admitted to the bar?
Kenneth Jay Cooper's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Kenneth Jay Cooper go to law school?
Kenneth Jay Cooper attended UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA.
What company does Kenneth Jay Cooper work for?
Kenneth Jay Cooper is associated with Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp Office Of The General Counsel in Washington, DC.
Is Kenneth Jay Cooper in good standing?
Yes, Kenneth Jay Cooper holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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