New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Cathleen Shine
Georgetown Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2312981
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Cathleen Shine ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Georgetown Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2312981 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Cathleen Shine, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 37 years on the register. Educational background: GEORGETOWN UNIV (235 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Cathleen Shine 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 Cathleen Shine's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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
How Cathleen compares to fellow Georgetown Univ alumni
Among the 209 Georgetown Univ graduates in the New York register, Cathleen Shine is longer-tenured than 44% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. Georgetown Univ alumni
Years since admission - 209 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 56% higher than 44% of 209 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. 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
Georgetown Univ's active-bar rate
Of Georgetown Univ's 235 alumni in the New York register, 50.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Georgetown Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2312981
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (646) 715-7266
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Cathleen Shine'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 Cathleen Shine licensed?
Cathleen Shine is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Cathleen Shine admitted to the bar?
Cathleen Shine's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Cathleen Shine go to law school?
Cathleen Shine attended GEORGETOWN UNIV.
Is Cathleen Shine in good standing?
Yes, Cathleen Shine holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.