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
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
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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
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.
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
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12226
- Phone
- (646) 523-9719
Education
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
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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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.
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