New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Louis Rosenthal
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2619781
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Michael Louis Rosenthal ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2619781 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Louis Rosenthal, 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 Covington & Burling LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Michael Louis Rosenthal 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 Michael Louis Rosenthal's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 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 Michael compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Michael Louis Rosenthal is longer-tenured than 70% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 30% higher than 70% of 3,070 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
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2619781
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Covington & Burling LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20001
- Phone
- (202) 662-5448
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Louis Rosenthal'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 Rosenthal licensed?
Michael Rosenthal is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Louis Rosenthal admitted to the bar?
Michael Louis Rosenthal's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Michael Louis Rosenthal go to law school?
Michael Louis Rosenthal attended HARVARD.
What company does Michael Louis Rosenthal work for?
Michael Louis Rosenthal is associated with Covington & Burling LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Michael Louis Rosenthal in good standing?
Yes, Michael Louis Rosenthal 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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