New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Vishakha Salil Joshi
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2019, registered office in San Diego, CA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2019
- Admitted
- 7
- Years in bar
- 5700729
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Vishakha Salil Joshi has held an active New York bar license for 7 years — admitted in 2019, longer-tenured than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 7 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Vishakha Salil Joshi is registered as bar number 5700729 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2019, representing roughly 7 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Morrison & Foerster LLP, located in San Diego, CA, ZIP 92130. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: Columbia Law School — which has 21,447 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Vishakha Salil Joshi was admitted in 2019, giving 7 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.
7 years on the New York bar
Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys
7 Top 88% higher than 12% 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 Vishakha compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Vishakha Salil Joshi is longer-tenured than 17% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
7 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission — 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
7 Top 83% higher than 17% of 11,886 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
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5700729
- Year Admitted
- 2019 (7 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Morrison & Foerster LLP
- City
- San Diego, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92130
- Phone
- (858) 720-5100
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Vishakha Salil Joshi's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Vishakha Joshi licensed?
Vishakha Joshi is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".
When was Vishakha Salil Joshi admitted to the bar?
Vishakha Salil Joshi was admitted to the bar in 2019.
Where did Vishakha Salil Joshi go to law school?
Vishakha Salil Joshi attended Columbia Law School.
What company does Vishakha Salil Joshi work for?
Vishakha Salil Joshi is associated with Morrison & Foerster LLP in San Diego, CA.
Is Vishakha Salil Joshi in good standing?
Yes, Vishakha Salil Joshi has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.
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