New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Daniel Sumner Lief
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 1319169
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Daniel Sumner Lief carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1974 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 52 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Daniel Sumner Lief is registered as bar number 1319169 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Goldman Sachs Int., located in London. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" 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 Daniel compares to fellow Boston University alumni
Among the 1,948 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Daniel Sumner Lief is longer-tenured than 99%.
52 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,948 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,948 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 · September 2026
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 46.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1319169
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Goldman Sachs Int.
- City
- London
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Daniel Sumner Lief's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Boston University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1974 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1974), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1974 whose listed office city differs from London, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Daniel Sumner Lief with the closest admission year to 1974. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Daniel Sumner Lief carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Daniel Lief licensed?
Daniel Lief is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Daniel Sumner Lief admitted to the bar?
Daniel Sumner Lief's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did Daniel Sumner Lief go to law school?
Daniel Sumner Lief attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Daniel Sumner Lief work for?
Daniel Sumner Lief is associated with Goldman Sachs Int. in London.
Is Daniel Sumner Lief in good standing?
No, Daniel Sumner Lief carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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