New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Rachel Woodburn Thorn
University Of Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 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.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2854982
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Rachel Woodburn Thorn ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2854982 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Rachel Woodburn Thorn, 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 Cooley LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO (1,342 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Rachel Woodburn Thorn 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 Woodburn Thorn's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Rachel compares to fellow University Of Chicago alumni
Among the 876 University Of Chicago graduates in the New York register, Rachel Woodburn Thorn is longer-tenured than 61% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. University Of Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 876 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 39% higher than 61% of 876 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
University Of Chicago's active-bar rate
Of University Of Chicago's 1,342 alumni in the New York register, 62.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2854982
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cooley LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 479-6465
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Rachel Woodburn Thorn'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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Rachel Woodburn Thorn's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rachel Thorn licensed?
Rachel Thorn is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Rachel Woodburn Thorn admitted to the bar?
Rachel Woodburn Thorn's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Rachel Woodburn Thorn go to law school?
Rachel Woodburn Thorn attended UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.
What company does Rachel Woodburn Thorn work for?
Rachel Woodburn Thorn is associated with Cooley LLP in New York, NY.
Is Rachel Woodburn Thorn in good standing?
Yes, Rachel Woodburn Thorn 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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