New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Rakesh Kumar Bhala
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Lawrence, KS. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2340909
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Rakesh Kumar Bhala ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2340909 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Rakesh Kumar Bhala, 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 School Of Law, University Of Kansas, located in Lawrence, KS, ZIP 66045. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, Rakesh Kumar Bhala 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 Rakesh Kumar Bhala's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 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 Rakesh compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Rakesh Kumar Bhala is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
36 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 9% higher than 91% of 3,070 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
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2340909
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- School Of Law, University Of Kansas
- City
- Lawrence, KS
- ZIP Code
- 66045
- Phone
- (785) 864-9224
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Rakesh Kumar Bhala'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 Rakesh Bhala licensed?
Rakesh Bhala is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Rakesh Kumar Bhala admitted to the bar?
Rakesh Kumar Bhala's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did Rakesh Kumar Bhala go to law school?
Rakesh Kumar Bhala attended HARVARD.
What company does Rakesh Kumar Bhala work for?
Rakesh Kumar Bhala is associated with School Of Law, University Of Kansas in Lawrence, KS.
Is Rakesh Kumar Bhala in good standing?
Yes, Rakesh Kumar Bhala holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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