New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Cynthia Lynn Wells
Vanderbilt University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in New York, NY. 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
- 1982933
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Cynthia Lynn Wells 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 University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Cynthia Lynn Wells has carried New York bar registration 1982933 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Goodwin Procter LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10018. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Vanderbilt University Law School (909 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Cynthia Lynn Wells 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 Lynn Wells'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 University Law School alumni
Among the 835 Vanderbilt University Law School graduates in the New York register, Cynthia Lynn Wells is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Vanderbilt University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 835 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 835 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Vanderbilt University Law School's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt University Law School's 909 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vanderbilt University Law School 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
- 1982933
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Goodwin Procter LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10018
- Phone
- (212) 459-7292
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Cynthia Lynn Wells'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 Wells licensed?
Cynthia Wells is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Cynthia Lynn Wells admitted to the bar?
Cynthia Lynn Wells's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Cynthia Lynn Wells go to law school?
Cynthia Lynn Wells attended Vanderbilt University Law School.
What company does Cynthia Lynn Wells work for?
Cynthia Lynn Wells is associated with Goodwin Procter LLP in New York, NY.
Is Cynthia Lynn Wells in good standing?
Yes, Cynthia Lynn Wells holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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