New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael D. Bailkin
University Of Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 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.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 1853019
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael D. Bailkin has spent 55 years on the register since admission in 1971, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 55 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael D. Bailkin has carried New York bar registration 1853019 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 Akerman LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10020. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO (1,342 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 55 years, Michael D. Bailkin 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
Michael D. Bailkin's 55 years since a 1971 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
55 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
55 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Michael compares to fellow University Of Chicago alumni
Among the 876 University Of Chicago graduates in the New York register, Michael D. Bailkin is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
55 years vs. University Of Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 876 NY-registered alumni of this school
55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 876 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 Chicago's active-bar rate
Of University Of Chicago's 1,342 alumni in the New York register, 62.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 1971 admission class today
Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1853019
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Akerman LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10020
- Phone
- (212) 822-2201
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael D. Bailkin'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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Michael D. Bailkin'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 Michael Bailkin licensed?
Michael Bailkin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael D. Bailkin admitted to the bar?
Michael D. Bailkin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.
Where did Michael D. Bailkin go to law school?
Michael D. Bailkin attended UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.
What company does Michael D. Bailkin work for?
Michael D. Bailkin is associated with Akerman LLP in New York, NY.
Is Michael D. Bailkin in good standing?
Yes, Michael D. Bailkin 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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