New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William Dean Regner
Benjamin N.Cardozo 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
- 2689693
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, William Dean Regner 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
- Benjamin N.Cardozo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2689693 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William Dean Regner, 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 Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BENJAMIN N.CARDOZO (13 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, William Dean Regner 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 William Dean Regner'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
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Benjamin N.Cardozo's active-bar rate
Of Benjamin N.Cardozo's 13 alumni in the New York register, 78.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Benjamin N.Cardozo 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
- 2689693
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 909-6698
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Dean Regner'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 William Regner licensed?
William Regner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Dean Regner admitted to the bar?
William Dean Regner's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did William Dean Regner go to law school?
William Dean Regner attended BENJAMIN N.CARDOZO.
What company does William Dean Regner work for?
William Dean Regner is associated with Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York, NY.
Is William Dean Regner in good standing?
Yes, William Dean Regner holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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