New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Adam Silver

University Of Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 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.

1989
Admitted
37
Years in bar
2281657
NY reg #

The record in one line

Adam Silver carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1989 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

37 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
University Of Chicago

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1989
37 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Chicago
62.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2281657
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Adam Silver is registered as bar number 2281657 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under National Basketball Association, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO (1,342 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How Adam compares to fellow University Of Chicago alumni

Among the 876 University Of Chicago graduates in the New York register, Adam Silver is longer-tenured than 93% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

37 years vs. University Of Chicago alumni

Years since admission - 876 NY-registered alumni of this school

37 Top 7% higher than 93% of 876 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

University Of Chicago's active-bar rate

Of University Of Chicago's 1,342 alumni in the New York register, 62.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Of Chicago alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%62.4%
University Of Chicago alumni, active-bar rate

The 1989 admission class today

Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years1989 class 66.2% 70.8% ▲ +6.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1989 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
2281657
Year Admitted
1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Apr 2027

Location & Contact

Company
National Basketball Association
County
New York
ZIP Code
10022
Phone
(212) 407-8500

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Adam Silver's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Adam Silver carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Adam Silver licensed?

Adam Silver is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Adam Silver admitted to the bar?

Adam Silver's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.

Where did Adam Silver go to law school?

Adam Silver attended UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.

What company does Adam Silver work for?

Adam Silver is associated with National Basketball Association in New York, NY.

Is Adam Silver in good standing?

No, Adam Silver carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.