New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Cynthia Lafreniere Smith
Pace University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Stamford, CT. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2204014
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Cynthia Lafreniere Smith appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1988 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 38 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Pace University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Cynthia Lafreniere Smith is registered as bar number 2204014 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Shipman & Goodwin LLP, located in Stamford, CT, ZIP 06901. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: PACE UNIVERSITY (2,557 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Cynthia compares to fellow Pace University alumni
Among the 1,922 Pace University graduates in the New York register, Cynthia Lafreniere Smith is longer-tenured than 71% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Pace University alumni
Years since admission - 1,922 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,922 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
Pace University's active-bar rate
Of Pace University's 2,557 alumni in the New York register, 66% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Pace University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2204014
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Shipman & Goodwin LLP
- City
- Stamford, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06901
- Phone
- (203) 912-5878
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Cynthia Lafreniere Smith's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Smith licensed?
Cynthia Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Cynthia Lafreniere Smith admitted to the bar?
Cynthia Lafreniere Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Cynthia Lafreniere Smith go to law school?
Cynthia Lafreniere Smith attended PACE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Cynthia Lafreniere Smith work for?
Cynthia Lafreniere Smith is associated with Shipman & Goodwin LLP in Stamford, CT.
Is Cynthia Lafreniere Smith in good standing?
Not currently, Cynthia Lafreniere Smith's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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