New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Robert Maxwell Ziff
American University Washington College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4491791
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert Maxwell Ziff has held an active New York bar license for 19 years - admitted in 2007, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 19 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- American University Washington College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert Maxwell Ziff carries New York bar registration 4491791, 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 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, & Flom LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20005. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: American University Washington College of Law (1,496 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Robert Maxwell Ziff 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
Robert Maxwell Ziff was admitted in 2007, giving 19 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.
19 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
19 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 Robert compares to fellow American University Washington College Of Law alumni
Among the 998 American University Washington College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Robert Maxwell Ziff is longer-tenured than 60% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
19 years vs. American University Washington College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 998 NY-registered alumni of this school
19 Top 40% higher than 60% of 998 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
American University Washington College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of American University Washington College Of Law's 1,496 alumni in the New York register, 84.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
American University Washington College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2007 admission class today
Of the 8,913 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2007, 85% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4491791
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, & Flom LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Phone
- (202) 371-7197
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Maxwell Ziff'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 Ziff licensed?
Robert Ziff is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Maxwell Ziff admitted to the bar?
Robert Maxwell Ziff was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did Robert Maxwell Ziff go to law school?
Robert Maxwell Ziff attended American University Washington College of Law.
What company does Robert Maxwell Ziff work for?
Robert Maxwell Ziff is associated with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, & Flom LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Robert Maxwell Ziff in good standing?
Yes, Robert Maxwell Ziff holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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