New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
David Anthony Smolen
Stanford alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in San Francisco, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2978757
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, David Anthony Smolen ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Stanford
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2978757 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to David Anthony Smolen, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Gi Manager L.P., located in San Francisco, CA, ZIP 94111. Educational background: STANFORD (601 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, David Anthony Smolen still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match David Anthony Smolen's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Stanford alumni
Among the 406 Stanford graduates in the New York register, David Anthony Smolen is longer-tenured than 48% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. Stanford alumni
Years since admission - 406 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 52% higher than 48% of 406 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
Stanford's active-bar rate
Of Stanford's 601 alumni in the New York register, 62.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Stanford alumni, active-bar rate
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2978757
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gi Manager L.P.
- City
- San Francisco, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94111
- Phone
- (415) 425-9600
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Anthony Smolen'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 David Smolen licensed?
David Smolen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Anthony Smolen admitted to the bar?
David Anthony Smolen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did David Anthony Smolen go to law school?
David Anthony Smolen attended STANFORD.
What company does David Anthony Smolen work for?
David Anthony Smolen is associated with Gi Manager L.P. in San Francisco, CA.
Is David Anthony Smolen in good standing?
Yes, David Anthony Smolen 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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