New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Sumita Ahuja
Columbia University School Of Law/National Law Sch alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4619177
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sumita Ahuja has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia University School Of Law/National Law Sch
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sumita Ahuja carries New York bar registration 4619177, an established, active practitioner in 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 Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW/NATIONAL LAW SCH.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Sumita Ahuja 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
Sumita Ahuja was admitted in 2008, giving 18 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.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
18 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
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4619177
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 403-1609
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW/NATIONAL LAW SCH
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sumita Ahuja'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 Sumita Ahuja licensed?
Sumita Ahuja is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sumita Ahuja admitted to the bar?
Sumita Ahuja was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Sumita Ahuja go to law school?
Sumita Ahuja attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW/NATIONAL LAW SCH.
What company does Sumita Ahuja work for?
Sumita Ahuja is associated with Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz in New York, NY.
Is Sumita Ahuja in good standing?
Yes, Sumita Ahuja holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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