New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
David J. Sorkin
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 2018596
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 41 years on the register since a 1985 admission, David J. Sorkin ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 86% of the currently-active bar.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David J. Sorkin is registered as bar number 2018596 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
David J. Sorkin sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match David J. Sorkin's 41 years since admission in 1985. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
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
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 Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, David J. Sorkin is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,070 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
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.
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1985 admission class
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2018596
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (646) 250-9002
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. David J. Sorkin's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Sorkin licensed?
David Sorkin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David J. Sorkin admitted to the bar?
David J. Sorkin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did David J. Sorkin go to law school?
David J. Sorkin attended HARVARD.
Is David J. Sorkin in good standing?
Yes, David J. Sorkin 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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