New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Robert Alan Appleby
Georgetown University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 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.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2681971
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Robert Alan Appleby ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Georgetown University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2681971 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Robert Alan Appleby, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Kirkland & Ellis LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY (2,609 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, Robert Alan Appleby 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 Robert Alan Appleby's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Robert compares to fellow Georgetown University alumni
Among the 1,596 Georgetown University graduates in the New York register, Robert Alan Appleby is longer-tenured than 73% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. Georgetown University alumni
Years since admission - 1,596 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,596 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
Georgetown University's active-bar rate
Of Georgetown University's 2,609 alumni in the New York register, 65% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Georgetown University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2681971
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (212) 446-4800
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Alan Appleby'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 Robert Appleby licensed?
Robert Appleby is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Alan Appleby admitted to the bar?
Robert Alan Appleby's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Robert Alan Appleby go to law school?
Robert Alan Appleby attended GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY.
What company does Robert Alan Appleby work for?
Robert Alan Appleby is associated with Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY.
Is Robert Alan Appleby in good standing?
Yes, Robert Alan Appleby holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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