About United Nations
The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization, not a law firm. It was founded in 1945 by 51 countries and currently has 193 Member States. Its work covers international peace and security, human rights, humanitarian aid and sustainable development. Its Secretariat is divided into departments and offices, including an Office of Legal Affairs with units such as the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea and the International Trade Law Division Office of Legal Affairs.
The organization's headquarters is in New York City, on the East River in Midtown Manhattan, and the Headquarters in New York City is owned by the United Nations and it is considered an international territory. The main campus is comprised of 7 buildings. Much of the UN Secretariat is located in New York City. The public visitors' services office, at 46th Street and 1st Avenue, offers guided tours of the United Nations Headquarters. The organization also has three major Offices outside of its Headquarters, which the sources reviewed do not place in New York State.
| Type | Organization |
|---|---|
| New York offices | New York City (UN Headquarters, Manhattan) |
| Website | un.org |
| Registered NY attorneys | 51 |
Organization profile based on its official website and public sources (reviewed October 29, 2026). Attorney list from the New York State Unified Court System registration data. Not affiliated with United Nations.
Registered attorneys
Jose Riera Suspended Zaid Al-Ali Suspended Deborah Nadler Suspended Patricia Brown Currently registered Elizabeth Rolando Currently registered Adeboye Adenuga Currently registered Oliver Ulich Currently registered Sherry Holbrook Currently registered Patrick Killebrew Currently registered Markus Pallek Currently registeredRegistration status can change at any time. Confirm any attorney's current status through the official New York Attorney Search.