New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Catherine Elizabeth Sam
University Of North Carolina 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
- 5013214
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Catherine Elizabeth Sam has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5013214 on the New York register belongs to Catherine Elizabeth Sam, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Nyc Department Of Education, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10038. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA (196 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Catherine Elizabeth Sam 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
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Catherine Elizabeth Sam sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Catherine compares to fellow University Of North Carolina alumni
Among the 136 University Of North Carolina graduates in the New York register, Catherine Elizabeth Sam is longer-tenured than 4% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. University Of North Carolina alumni
Years since admission - 136 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 96% higher than 4% of 136 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of North Carolina's active-bar rate
Of University Of North Carolina's 196 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of North Carolina 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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5013214
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nyc Department Of Education
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10038
- Phone
- (212) 374-3991
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Catherine Elizabeth Sam'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Catherine Sam licensed?
Catherine Sam is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Catherine Elizabeth Sam admitted to the bar?
Catherine Elizabeth Sam has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Catherine Elizabeth Sam go to law school?
Catherine Elizabeth Sam attended UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA.
What company does Catherine Elizabeth Sam work for?
Catherine Elizabeth Sam is associated with Nyc Department Of Education in New York, NY.
Is Catherine Elizabeth Sam in good standing?
Yes, Catherine Elizabeth Sam 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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