New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Marcelo Halpern

Columbia University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Chicago, IL. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2016
Admitted
10
Years in bar
5464748
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2016, Marcelo Halpern has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

10 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 76%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Columbia University School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2016
10 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Columbia University School Of Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5464748
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5464748 on the New York register belongs to Marcelo Halpern, 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 Perkins Coie LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60606. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.

State context & due diligence

Marcelo Halpern 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

10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Marcelo Halpern sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

10 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

10 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 Marcelo compares to fellow Columbia University School Of Law alumni

Among the 305 Columbia University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Marcelo Halpern is longer-tenured than 4% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

10 years vs. Columbia University School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 305 NY-registered alumni of this school

10 Top 96% higher than 4% of 305 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 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 2016 admission class today

Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72%74% Statewide, all years2016 class 66.2% 72.1% ▲ +8.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2016 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5464748
Year Admitted
2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Oct 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Perkins Coie LLP
ZIP Code
60606
Phone
(312) 324-8535

Education

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Marcelo Halpern'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

Marcelo Halpern'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 Marcelo Halpern licensed?

Marcelo Halpern is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Marcelo Halpern admitted to the bar?

Marcelo Halpern has been on the New York bar register since 2016.

Where did Marcelo Halpern go to law school?

Marcelo Halpern attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.

What company does Marcelo Halpern work for?

Marcelo Halpern is associated with Perkins Coie LLP in Chicago, IL.

Is Marcelo Halpern in good standing?

Yes, Marcelo Halpern holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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