New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Nora Margaret Jordan
Duke University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1946292
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Nora Margaret Jordan has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duke University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Nora Margaret Jordan has carried New York bar registration 1946292 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: DUKE UNIVERSITY (802 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Nora Margaret Jordan has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Nora Margaret Jordan's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Nora compares to fellow Duke University alumni
Among the 512 Duke University graduates in the New York register, Nora Margaret Jordan is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. Duke University alumni
Years since admission - 512 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 512 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Duke University's active-bar rate
Of Duke University's 802 alumni in the New York register, 66.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duke University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1946292
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 450-4000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Nora Margaret Jordan'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 Nora Jordan licensed?
Nora Jordan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Nora Margaret Jordan admitted to the bar?
Nora Margaret Jordan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Nora Margaret Jordan go to law school?
Nora Margaret Jordan attended DUKE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Nora Margaret Jordan work for?
Nora Margaret Jordan is associated with Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY.
Is Nora Margaret Jordan in good standing?
Yes, Nora Margaret Jordan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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