New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Robert Jay Minkus
University Of Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Chicago, IL. 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
- 1673706
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert Jay Minkus appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1980 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 46 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- University Of Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert Jay Minkus is registered as bar number 1673706 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Arentfox Schiff LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60606. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO (1,342 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Robert compares to fellow University Of Chicago alumni
Among the 876 University Of Chicago graduates in the New York register, Robert Jay Minkus is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. University Of Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 876 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% 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 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
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1673706
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Arentfox Schiff LLP
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60606
- Phone
- (312) 258-5584
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Jay Minkus's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Minkus licensed?
Robert Minkus is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Jay Minkus admitted to the bar?
Robert Jay Minkus's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Robert Jay Minkus go to law school?
Robert Jay Minkus attended UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.
What company does Robert Jay Minkus work for?
Robert Jay Minkus is associated with Arentfox Schiff LLP in Chicago, IL.
Is Robert Jay Minkus in good standing?
Not currently, Robert Jay Minkus's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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