New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Rita Ghanem
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2011
- Admitted
- 15
- Years in bar
- 4951935
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Rita Ghanem has held an active New York bar license for 15 years - admitted in 2011, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 15 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- 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
Rita Ghanem carries New York bar registration 4951935, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Paul Hastings LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10166. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Northwestern University School of Law Chicago (1,504 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Rita Ghanem remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Rita Ghanem was admitted in 2011, giving 15 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
15 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
15 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Rita 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, Rita Ghanem is longer-tenured than 77% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
15 years vs. Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 1,424 NY-registered alumni of this school
15 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,424 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
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 2011 admission class today
Of the 9,856 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2011, 85.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4951935
- Year Admitted
- 2011 (15 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Paul Hastings LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10166
- Phone
- (212) 318-6873
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Rita Ghanem'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 Rita Ghanem licensed?
Rita Ghanem is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Rita Ghanem admitted to the bar?
Rita Ghanem was admitted to the bar in 2011.
Where did Rita Ghanem go to law school?
Rita Ghanem attended Northwestern University School of Law Chicago.
What company does Rita Ghanem work for?
Rita Ghanem is associated with Paul Hastings LLP in New York, NY.
Is Rita Ghanem in good standing?
Yes, Rita Ghanem holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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