New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Alex S. Downie
University Of Virginia School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2020, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2020
- Admitted
- 6
- Years in bar
- 5774757
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2020, Alex S. Downie has built 6 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 6 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Virginia School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5774757 on the New York register belongs to Alex S. Downie, currently in active 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 Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10166. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Virginia School of Law (4,405 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Alex S. Downie is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
6 years into an active New York practice since a 2020 admission, Alex S. Downie sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
6 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
6 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Alex compares to fellow University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni
Among the 2,985 University Of Virginia School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Alex S. Downie is longer-tenured than 16% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
6 years vs. University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,985 NY-registered alumni of this school
6 Top 84% higher than 16% of 2,985 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
University Of Virginia School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Virginia School Of Law's 4,405 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2020 admission class today
Of the 8,276 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2020, 74.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5774757
- Year Admitted
- 2020 (6 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gibson Dunn & Crutcher
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10166
- Phone
- (212) 351-3819
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Alex S. Downie'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 Alex Downie licensed?
Alex Downie is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Alex S. Downie admitted to the bar?
Alex S. Downie has been on the New York bar register since 2020.
Where did Alex S. Downie go to law school?
Alex S. Downie attended University of Virginia School of Law.
What company does Alex S. Downie work for?
Alex S. Downie is associated with Gibson Dunn & Crutcher in New York, NY.
Is Alex S. Downie in good standing?
Yes, Alex S. Downie holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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