New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Aaron Brandess
University Of Illinois College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015, registered office in Chicago, IL. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2015
- Admitted
- 11
- Years in bar
- 5377569
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2015, Michael Aaron Brandess has built 11 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 11 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Illinois College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5377569 on the New York register belongs to Michael Aaron Brandess, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Husch Blackwell LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60606. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Illinois College of Law (439 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Michael Aaron Brandess 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
11 years into an active New York practice since a 2015 admission, Michael Aaron Brandess sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
11 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
11 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 Illinois College Of Law alumni
Among the 381 University Of Illinois College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michael Aaron Brandess is longer-tenured than 48% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
11 years vs. University Of Illinois College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 381 NY-registered alumni of this school
11 Top 52% higher than 48% of 381 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Illinois College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Illinois College Of Law's 439 alumni in the New York register, 77.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Illinois College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2015 admission class today
Of the 8,867 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2015, 90.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5377569
- Year Admitted
- 2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Husch Blackwell LLP
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60606
- Phone
- (312) 848-9408
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Aaron Brandess'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 Michael Brandess licensed?
Michael Brandess is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Aaron Brandess admitted to the bar?
Michael Aaron Brandess has been on the New York bar register since 2015.
Where did Michael Aaron Brandess go to law school?
Michael Aaron Brandess attended University of Illinois College of Law.
What company does Michael Aaron Brandess work for?
Michael Aaron Brandess is associated with Husch Blackwell LLP in Chicago, IL.
Is Michael Aaron Brandess in good standing?
Yes, Michael Aaron Brandess holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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