New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Christopher Michael Ryan
George Washington University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3943008
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Christopher Michael Ryan ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Washington University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3943008 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Christopher Michael Ryan, 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
Practice address is listed under Allen Overy Shearman Sterling Us LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20005. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (1,520 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Christopher Michael Ryan 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 Christopher Michael Ryan's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Christopher compares to fellow George Washington University alumni
Among the 1,058 George Washington University graduates in the New York register, Christopher Michael Ryan is longer-tenured than 62% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. George Washington University alumni
Years since admission - 1,058 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,058 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
George Washington University's active-bar rate
Of George Washington University's 1,520 alumni in the New York register, 71.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
George Washington University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3943008
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Allen Overy Shearman Sterling Us LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Phone
- (202) 508-8098
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Christopher Michael Ryan'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 Christopher Ryan licensed?
Christopher Ryan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Christopher Michael Ryan admitted to the bar?
Christopher Michael Ryan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Christopher Michael Ryan go to law school?
Christopher Michael Ryan attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Christopher Michael Ryan work for?
Christopher Michael Ryan is associated with Allen Overy Shearman Sterling Us LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Christopher Michael Ryan in good standing?
Yes, Christopher Michael Ryan 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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