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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1999
27 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Howard University
52.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2943397
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

This attorney 0 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

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

0%100%New York avg66%52.3%
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.

60%65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years1999 class 66.2% 79.4% ▲ +19.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1999 admission class

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
ZIP Code
20036
Phone
(917) 597-7672

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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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

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.