New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

David Leonardo Lopez Bruce

Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2021, registered office in Arlington, VA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2021
Admitted
5
Years in bar
5860184
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2021, David Leonardo Lopez Bruce has built 5 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

5 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2021
5 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago
80.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5860184
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5860184 on the New York register belongs to David Leonardo Lopez Bruce, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under The Nature Conservancy, located in Arlington, VA, ZIP 22203. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Northwestern University School of Law Chicago (1,504 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

David Leonardo Lopez Bruce is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

5 years into an active New York practice since a 2021 admission, David Leonardo Lopez Bruce sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

5 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

5 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 David compares to fellow Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni

Among the 1,424 Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago graduates in the New York register, David Leonardo Lopez Bruce is longer-tenured than 31% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

5 years vs. Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni

Years since admission - 1,424 NY-registered alumni of this school

5 Top 69% higher than 31% of 1,424 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's active-bar rate

Of Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's 1,504 alumni in the New York register, 80.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%80.4%
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni, active-bar rate

The 2021 admission class today

Of the 7,829 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2021, 93.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2021 class 66.2% 93.8% ▲ +41.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2021 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5860184
Year Admitted
2021 (5 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jun 2027

Location & Contact

Company
The Nature Conservancy
ZIP Code
22203
Phone
(703) 841-5319

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

David Leonardo Lopez Bruce'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

David Leonardo Lopez Bruce's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is David Lopez Bruce licensed?

David Lopez Bruce is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was David Leonardo Lopez Bruce admitted to the bar?

David Leonardo Lopez Bruce has been on the New York bar register since 2021.

Where did David Leonardo Lopez Bruce go to law school?

David Leonardo Lopez Bruce attended Northwestern University School of Law Chicago.

What company does David Leonardo Lopez Bruce work for?

David Leonardo Lopez Bruce is associated with The Nature Conservancy in Arlington, VA.

Is David Leonardo Lopez Bruce in good standing?

Yes, David Leonardo Lopez Bruce holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.