New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Wendy M. Lazerson

Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Palo Alto, CA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1979
Admitted
47
Years in bar
1506575
NY reg #

The record in one line

Wendy M. Lazerson has held an active New York bar license for 47 years — admitted in 1979, longer-tenured than 92% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

47 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Albany Law School
Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1979
47 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Albany Law School
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1506575
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Wendy M. Lazerson is registered as bar number 1506575 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 1979, representing roughly 47 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under SIDLEY AUSTIN, located in Palo Alto, CA, ZIP 94304. 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: Albany Law School — which has 8,705 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

Wendy M. Lazerson was admitted in 1979, giving 47 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.

47 years on the New York bar

Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys

47 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Below this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Below this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). Below this entry. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). Below this entry. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Below this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). This entry sits in this band. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1506575
Year Admitted
1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Mar 2028

Location & Contact

Company
SIDLEY AUSTIN
ZIP Code
94304
Phone
(650) 565-7065

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Wendy M. Lazerson's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296 66.2% This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324 33.8% Verify status before engaging
Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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 Wendy Lazerson licensed?

Wendy Lazerson is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was Wendy M. Lazerson admitted to the bar?

Wendy M. Lazerson was admitted to the bar in 1979.

Where did Wendy M. Lazerson go to law school?

Wendy M. Lazerson attended Albany Law School.

What company does Wendy M. Lazerson work for?

Wendy M. Lazerson is associated with SIDLEY AUSTIN in Palo Alto, CA.

Is Wendy M. Lazerson in good standing?

Yes, Wendy M. Lazerson has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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