New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Ayanna Ross
Howard University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2943397
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Ayanna Ross ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Howard University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2943397 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Ayanna Ross, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Steptoe & Johnson, LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20036. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HOWARD UNIVERSITY (350 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, Ayanna Ross still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Ayanna Ross's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Ayanna compares to fellow Howard University alumni
Among the 223 Howard University graduates in the New York register, Ayanna Ross is longer-tenured than 50% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. Howard University alumni
Years since admission - 223 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 50% higher than 50% of 223 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
Howard University's active-bar rate
Of Howard University's 350 alumni in the New York register, 52.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Howard University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2943397
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Steptoe & Johnson, LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20036
- Phone
- (917) 597-7672
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ayanna Ross'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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Ayanna Ross's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ayanna Ross licensed?
Ayanna Ross is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ayanna Ross admitted to the bar?
Ayanna Ross's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Ayanna Ross go to law school?
Ayanna Ross attended HOWARD UNIVERSITY.
What company does Ayanna Ross work for?
Ayanna Ross is associated with Steptoe & Johnson, LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Ayanna Ross in good standing?
Yes, Ayanna Ross holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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