New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Robert M. Plehn
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2285278
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert M. Plehn carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1989 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 37 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert M. Plehn is registered as bar number 2285278 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Sidley & Austin, located in London. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Robert compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,045 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Robert M. Plehn is longer-tenured than 91%.
37 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,045 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 9% higher than 91% of 3,045 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2285278
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sidley & Austin
- City
- London
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert M. Plehn's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same firm affiliation: Sidley & Austin
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
View all attorneys at this firm →Near-tenure Harvard alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1989 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1989), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1989 whose listed office city differs from London, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Robert M. Plehn with the closest admission year to 1989. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Robert M. Plehn carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Robert Plehn licensed?
Robert Plehn is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert M. Plehn admitted to the bar?
Robert M. Plehn's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Robert M. Plehn go to law school?
Robert M. Plehn attended HARVARD.
What company does Robert M. Plehn work for?
Robert M. Plehn is associated with Sidley & Austin in London.
Is Robert M. Plehn in good standing?
No, Robert M. Plehn carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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