New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Osamu Richard Watanabe
Yale alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 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.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2162246
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Osamu Richard Watanabe ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Yale
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2162246 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Osamu Richard Watanabe, 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 Moelis & Company, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: YALE (2,592 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Osamu Richard Watanabe 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 Osamu Richard Watanabe's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 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 Osamu compares to fellow Yale alumni
Among the 1,101 Yale graduates in the New York register, Osamu Richard Watanabe is longer-tenured than 86% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Yale alumni
Years since admission - 1,101 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,101 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
Yale's active-bar rate
Of Yale's 2,592 alumni in the New York register, 49.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Yale alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2162246
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Moelis & Company
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (212) 883-3800
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Osamu Richard Watanabe'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 Osamu Watanabe licensed?
Osamu Watanabe is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Osamu Richard Watanabe admitted to the bar?
Osamu Richard Watanabe's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Osamu Richard Watanabe go to law school?
Osamu Richard Watanabe attended YALE.
What company does Osamu Richard Watanabe work for?
Osamu Richard Watanabe is associated with Moelis & Company in New York, NY.
Is Osamu Richard Watanabe in good standing?
Yes, Osamu Richard Watanabe holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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