On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department granted the application of Mohsen Rowhani for admission as an attorney and counselor-at-law in the State of New York. The decision follows a thorough review of Rowhani’s application and a recommendation from the Committee on Character & Fitness.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Mohsen Rowhani,” with case no. 2024-05905.
The committee submitted a Subcommittee Report dated August 28, 2024, which endorsed Rowhani’s admission. This recommendation was further supported by a certificate dated September 23, 2024, confirming the committee’s affirmative vote.
The justices presiding over the case, including Hon. Sallie Manzanet-Daniels, Anil C. Singh, David Friedman, Manuel J. Mendez, and John R. Higgitt, accepted the recommendation. Following the deliberation process, the court concluded that Rowhani met the necessary qualifications for admission to the New York State Bar.
The order states:
“Ordered that the Certificate Recommending Admission is accepted and petitioner’s application for admission to practice as an attorney and counselor-at-law in the State of New York is granted.”
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
