New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William Jay Thomashower
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 1040336
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Jay Thomashower appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1974 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 52 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Jay Thomashower is registered as bar number 1040336 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Pryor Cashman LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How William compares to fellow Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, William Jay Thomashower is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
52 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,473 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
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1040336
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Pryor Cashman LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (212) 326-0811
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Jay Thomashower's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Thomashower licensed?
William Thomashower is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Jay Thomashower admitted to the bar?
William Jay Thomashower's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did William Jay Thomashower go to law school?
William Jay Thomashower attended COLUMBIA.
What company does William Jay Thomashower work for?
William Jay Thomashower is associated with Pryor Cashman LLP in New York, NY.
Is William Jay Thomashower in good standing?
Not currently, William Jay Thomashower's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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