New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Evan Rayfield
University Of Chicago Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2010
- Admitted
- 16
- Years in bar
- 4869236
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Evan Rayfield has held an active New York bar license for 16 years - admitted in 2010, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 16 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Chicago Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Evan Rayfield carries New York bar registration 4869236, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Shook, Hardy & Bacon 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 Law School (1,392 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael Evan Rayfield remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Evan Rayfield was admitted in 2010, giving 16 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
16 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
16 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Michael compares to fellow University Of Chicago Law School alumni
Among the 1,214 University Of Chicago Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael Evan Rayfield is longer-tenured than 74% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
16 years vs. University Of Chicago Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,214 NY-registered alumni of this school
16 Top 26% higher than 74% of 1,214 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 Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Chicago Law School's 1,392 alumni in the New York register, 82.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Chicago Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2010 admission class today
Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4869236
- Year Admitted
- 2010 (16 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10020
- Phone
- (212) 779-6110
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Evan Rayfield'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 Rayfield licensed?
Michael Rayfield is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Evan Rayfield admitted to the bar?
Michael Evan Rayfield was admitted to the bar in 2010.
Where did Michael Evan Rayfield go to law school?
Michael Evan Rayfield attended University of Chicago Law School.
What company does Michael Evan Rayfield work for?
Michael Evan Rayfield is associated with Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP in New York, NY.
Is Michael Evan Rayfield in good standing?
Yes, Michael Evan Rayfield 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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