New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Brenda Flockhart-Shanks

Suffolk Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2015
Admitted
11
Years in bar
5351531
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2015, Brenda Flockhart-Shanks has built 11 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

11 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 76%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Suffolk Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2015
11 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Suffolk Law School
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5351531
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5351531 on the New York register belongs to Brenda Flockhart-Shanks, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz, LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUFFOLK LAW SCHOOL.

State context & due diligence

Brenda Flockhart-Shanks 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

11 years into an active New York practice since a 2015 admission, Brenda Flockhart-Shanks sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

11 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

11 Top 76% higher than 24% 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

The 2015 admission class today

Of the 8,867 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2015, 90.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2015 class 66.2% 90.7% ▲ +37.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2015 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5351531
Year Admitted
2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Dec 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz, LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10036
Phone
(646) 878-0813

Education

SUFFOLK LAW SCHOOL

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Brenda Flockhart-Shanks'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

Brenda Flockhart-Shanks'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 Brenda Flockhart-Shanks licensed?

Brenda Flockhart-Shanks is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Brenda Flockhart-Shanks admitted to the bar?

Brenda Flockhart-Shanks has been on the New York bar register since 2015.

Where did Brenda Flockhart-Shanks go to law school?

Brenda Flockhart-Shanks attended SUFFOLK LAW SCHOOL.

What company does Brenda Flockhart-Shanks work for?

Brenda Flockhart-Shanks is associated with Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz, LLP in New York, NY.

Is Brenda Flockhart-Shanks in good standing?

Yes, Brenda Flockhart-Shanks holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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