New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Stuart Jona Cohen
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Chicago, IL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2748598
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Stuart Jona Cohen ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2748598 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Stuart Jona Cohen, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Nuveen Investments, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60606. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Stuart Jona Cohen 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 Stuart Jona Cohen's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 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 Stuart compares to fellow Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Stuart Jona Cohen is longer-tenured than 58% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 42% higher than 58% of 1,967 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
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2748598
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nuveen Investments
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60606
- Phone
- (312) 917-6823
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stuart Jona Cohen'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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Stuart Jona Cohen's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stuart Cohen licensed?
Stuart Cohen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stuart Jona Cohen admitted to the bar?
Stuart Jona Cohen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Stuart Jona Cohen go to law school?
Stuart Jona Cohen attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Stuart Jona Cohen work for?
Stuart Jona Cohen is associated with Nuveen Investments in Chicago, IL.
Is Stuart Jona Cohen in good standing?
Yes, Stuart Jona Cohen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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