New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Wesley Railey Powell
Duke alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2671287
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Wesley Railey Powell ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duke
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2671287 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Wesley Railey Powell, 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 Willkie, Farr & Gallagher LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: DUKE (389 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, Wesley Railey Powell 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 Wesley Railey Powell's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 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 Wesley compares to fellow Duke alumni
Among the 274 Duke graduates in the New York register, Wesley Railey Powell is longer-tenured than 64% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. Duke alumni
Years since admission - 274 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 36% higher than 64% of 274 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
Duke's active-bar rate
Of Duke's 389 alumni in the New York register, 62.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duke alumni, active-bar rate
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2671287
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Willkie, Farr & Gallagher LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 728-8264
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Wesley Railey Powell'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 Wesley Powell licensed?
Wesley Powell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Wesley Railey Powell admitted to the bar?
Wesley Railey Powell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Wesley Railey Powell go to law school?
Wesley Railey Powell attended DUKE.
What company does Wesley Railey Powell work for?
Wesley Railey Powell is associated with Willkie, Farr & Gallagher LLP in New York, NY.
Is Wesley Railey Powell in good standing?
Yes, Wesley Railey Powell holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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