New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Cynthia Ruth Clark
Vanderbilt alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1997956
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Cynthia Ruth Clark has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Vanderbilt
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Cynthia Ruth Clark has carried New York bar registration 1997956 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 41 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: VANDERBILT (294 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Cynthia Ruth Clark has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Cynthia Ruth Clark's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Cynthia compares to fellow Vanderbilt alumni
Among the 214 Vanderbilt graduates in the New York register, Cynthia Ruth Clark is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Vanderbilt alumni
Years since admission - 214 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 214 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
Vanderbilt's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt's 294 alumni in the New York register, 62.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Vanderbilt alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1997956
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Cynthia Ruth Clark'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 Cynthia Clark licensed?
Cynthia Clark is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Cynthia Ruth Clark admitted to the bar?
Cynthia Ruth Clark's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Cynthia Ruth Clark go to law school?
Cynthia Ruth Clark attended VANDERBILT.
Is Cynthia Ruth Clark in good standing?
Yes, Cynthia Ruth Clark 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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