New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Cherisse Sonya Pais

Cornell Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in Arlington, VA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2010
Admitted
16
Years in bar
4796991
NY reg #

The record in one line

Cherisse Sonya Pais carries a "Suspended, due to reregister" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2010 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

16 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, due to reregister"
Law school
Cornell Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, due to reregister
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2010
16 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Cornell Law School
75.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4796991
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Cherisse Sonya Pais is registered as bar number 4796991 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, due to reregister", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under The Nature Conservancy, located in Arlington, VA, ZIP 22203. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Cornell Law School (4,728 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, due to reregister" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How Cherisse compares to fellow Cornell Law School alumni

Among the 3,422 Cornell Law School graduates in the New York register, Cherisse Sonya Pais is longer-tenured than 69% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

16 years vs. Cornell Law School alumni

Years since admission - 3,422 NY-registered alumni of this school

16 Top 31% higher than 69% of 3,422 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Cornell Law School's active-bar rate

Of Cornell Law School's 4,728 alumni in the New York register, 75.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Cornell Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%75.4%
Cornell Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 2010 admission class today

Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%66%67%68%69%70% Statewide, all years2010 class 66.2% 69.2% ▲ +4.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2010 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, due to reregister
Registration Number
4796991
Year Admitted
2010 (16 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
May 2026

Location & Contact

Company
The Nature Conservancy
ZIP Code
22203
Phone
(703) 841-4217

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Cherisse Sonya Pais's current status, "Suspended, due to reregister", 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

Cherisse Sonya Pais carries a "Suspended, due to reregister" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cherisse Pais licensed?

Cherisse Pais is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Cherisse Sonya Pais admitted to the bar?

Cherisse Sonya Pais was admitted to the bar in 2010.

Where did Cherisse Sonya Pais go to law school?

Cherisse Sonya Pais attended Cornell Law School.

What company does Cherisse Sonya Pais work for?

Cherisse Sonya Pais is associated with The Nature Conservancy in Arlington, VA.

Is Cherisse Sonya Pais in good standing?

No, Cherisse Sonya Pais carries a "Suspended, due to reregister" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

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