New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Lewis Gelfond
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1665793
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Lewis Gelfond has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Lewis Gelfond has carried New York bar registration 1665793 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Imax Corp., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10010. Educational background: Northwestern University School of Law Chicago (1,504 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Richard Lewis Gelfond has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Richard Lewis Gelfond's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Richard compares to fellow Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni
Among the 1,424 Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago graduates in the New York register, Richard Lewis Gelfond is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 1,424 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,424 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's 1,504 alumni in the New York register, 80.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1665793
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Imax Corp.
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10010
- Phone
- (212) 821-0188
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Lewis Gelfond'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 Richard Gelfond licensed?
Richard Gelfond is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Lewis Gelfond admitted to the bar?
Richard Lewis Gelfond's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Richard Lewis Gelfond go to law school?
Richard Lewis Gelfond attended Northwestern University School of Law Chicago.
What company does Richard Lewis Gelfond work for?
Richard Lewis Gelfond is associated with Imax Corp. in New York, NY.
Is Richard Lewis Gelfond in good standing?
Yes, Richard Lewis Gelfond holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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