New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Nicholas Rapier Brown
University Of Kentucky alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 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.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2574028
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Nicholas Rapier Brown ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2574028 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Nicholas Rapier Brown, 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 Sidley Austin LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY (50 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Nicholas Rapier Brown 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 Nicholas Rapier Brown's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 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
University Of Kentucky's active-bar rate
Of University Of Kentucky's 50 alumni in the New York register, 48% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Kentucky alumni, active-bar rate
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2574028
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sidley Austin LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 839-5300
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Nicholas Rapier Brown'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 Nicholas Brown licensed?
Nicholas Brown is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Nicholas Rapier Brown admitted to the bar?
Nicholas Rapier Brown's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Nicholas Rapier Brown go to law school?
Nicholas Rapier Brown attended UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY.
What company does Nicholas Rapier Brown work for?
Nicholas Rapier Brown is associated with Sidley Austin LLP in New York, NY.
Is Nicholas Rapier Brown in good standing?
Yes, Nicholas Rapier Brown holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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