New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Brigitte Leola Fortune

Thurgood Marshall alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Albany, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1988
Admitted
38
Years in bar
2172997
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Brigitte Leola Fortune ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

38 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Thurgood Marshall

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1988
38 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Thurgood Marshall
60% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2172997
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2172997 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Brigitte Leola Fortune, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12226. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: THURGOOD MARSHALL (15 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 38 years on the register, Brigitte Leola Fortune 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 Brigitte Leola Fortune's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

38 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

38 Top 21% higher than 79% 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

Thurgood Marshall's active-bar rate

Of Thurgood Marshall's 15 alumni in the New York register, 60% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Thurgood Marshall alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%60%
Thurgood Marshall alumni, active-bar rate

The 1988 admission class today

Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1988 class 66.2% 57.4% ▼ -13.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1988 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2172997
Year Admitted
1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jan 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision
County
Albany
ZIP Code
12226
Phone
(646) 523-9719

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Brigitte Leola Fortune'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

Brigitte Leola Fortune'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 Brigitte Fortune licensed?

Brigitte Fortune is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Brigitte Leola Fortune admitted to the bar?

Brigitte Leola Fortune's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.

Where did Brigitte Leola Fortune go to law school?

Brigitte Leola Fortune attended THURGOOD MARSHALL.

What company does Brigitte Leola Fortune work for?

Brigitte Leola Fortune is associated with Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision in Albany, NY.

Is Brigitte Leola Fortune in good standing?

Yes, Brigitte Leola Fortune holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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