New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Rachel Atkin Hedley
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Columbia, SC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2897031
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Rachel Atkin Hedley ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2897031 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Rachel Atkin Hedley, 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 Nelson Mullins Riley & Scaborough, LLP, located in Columbia, SC, ZIP 29201. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Rachel Atkin Hedley 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 Rachel Atkin Hedley's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Rachel compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Rachel Atkin Hedley is longer-tenured than 47% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 53% higher than 47% of 4,467 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2897031
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nelson Mullins Riley & Scaborough, LLP
- City
- Columbia, SC
- ZIP Code
- 29201
- Phone
- (803) 799-2000
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Rachel Atkin Hedley'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 Rachel Hedley licensed?
Rachel Hedley is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Rachel Atkin Hedley admitted to the bar?
Rachel Atkin Hedley's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Rachel Atkin Hedley go to law school?
Rachel Atkin Hedley attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does Rachel Atkin Hedley work for?
Rachel Atkin Hedley is associated with Nelson Mullins Riley & Scaborough, LLP in Columbia, SC.
Is Rachel Atkin Hedley in good standing?
Yes, Rachel Atkin Hedley holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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