New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Ocken Wolfson
Nyu alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2359941
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Michael Ocken Wolfson ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Nyu
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2359941 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Ocken Wolfson, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NYU.
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, Michael Ocken Wolfson 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 Ocken Wolfson's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Nyu alumni
Among the 928 Nyu graduates in the New York register, Michael Ocken Wolfson is longer-tenured than 93% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
36 years vs. Nyu alumni
Years since admission - 928 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 7% higher than 93% of 928 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 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2359941
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 455-2000
Education
NYU
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Ocken Wolfson'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 Wolfson licensed?
Michael Wolfson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Ocken Wolfson admitted to the bar?
Michael Ocken Wolfson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did Michael Ocken Wolfson go to law school?
Michael Ocken Wolfson attended NYU.
What company does Michael Ocken Wolfson work for?
Michael Ocken Wolfson is associated with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York, NY.
Is Michael Ocken Wolfson in good standing?
Yes, Michael Ocken Wolfson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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