New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Catharine Lisa Thorpe

University Of Cape Town alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2012
Admitted
14
Years in bar
5029491
NY reg #

The record in one line

Catharine Lisa Thorpe appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2012 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

14 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
University Of Cape Town

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2012
14 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Cape Town
81.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5029491
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Catharine Lisa Thorpe is registered as bar number 5029491 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Cape Town (32 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

University Of Cape Town's active-bar rate

Of University Of Cape Town's 32 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Cape Town alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%81.3%
University Of Cape Town alumni, active-bar rate

The 2012 admission class today

Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70% Statewide, all years2012 class 66.2% 69.6% ▲ +5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2012 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
5029491
Year Admitted
2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
May 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10017
Phone
(212) 450-4000

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Catharine Lisa Thorpe's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 outside 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

Catharine Lisa Thorpe is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Catharine Thorpe licensed?

Catharine Thorpe is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Catharine Lisa Thorpe admitted to the bar?

Catharine Lisa Thorpe has been on the New York bar register since 2012.

Where did Catharine Lisa Thorpe go to law school?

Catharine Lisa Thorpe attended University of Cape Town.

What company does Catharine Lisa Thorpe work for?

Catharine Lisa Thorpe is associated with Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY.

Is Catharine Lisa Thorpe in good standing?

Not currently, Catharine Lisa Thorpe's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

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