New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Rachael Marie Bentley
University Of Illinois College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in Chicago, IL. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2017
- Admitted
- 9
- Years in bar
- 5525258
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2017, Rachael Marie Bentley has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 9 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Illinois College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5525258 on the New York register belongs to Rachael Marie Bentley, currently in active 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 Kirkland & Ellis LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60654. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Illinois College of Law (439 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Rachael Marie Bentley is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, Rachael Marie Bentley sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
9 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
9 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Rachael compares to fellow University Of Illinois College Of Law alumni
Among the 381 University Of Illinois College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Rachael Marie Bentley is longer-tenured than 22% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
9 years vs. University Of Illinois College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 381 NY-registered alumni of this school
9 Top 78% higher than 22% of 381 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Illinois College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Illinois College Of Law's 439 alumni in the New York register, 77.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Illinois College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2017 admission class today
Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5525258
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60654
- Phone
- (312) 862-0244
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Rachael Marie Bentley'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 Rachael Bentley licensed?
Rachael Bentley is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Rachael Marie Bentley admitted to the bar?
Rachael Marie Bentley has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did Rachael Marie Bentley go to law school?
Rachael Marie Bentley attended University of Illinois College of Law.
What company does Rachael Marie Bentley work for?
Rachael Marie Bentley is associated with Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL.
Is Rachael Marie Bentley in good standing?
Yes, Rachael Marie Bentley 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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