New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

David Thomas Young

Harvard University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Redwood City, CA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1985
Admitted
41
Years in bar
2020949
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 41 years on the register since a 1985 admission, David Thomas Young 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 University
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1985
41 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Harvard University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2020949
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

David Thomas Young is registered as bar number 2020949 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Gunderson Dettmer Stough Etal, located in Redwood City, CA, ZIP 94063. Educational background: HARVARD UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

David Thomas Young 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 Thomas Young'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

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 Harvard University alumni

Among the 97 Harvard University graduates in the New York register, David Thomas Young is longer-tenured than 82% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

41 years vs. Harvard University alumni

Years since admission - 97 NY-registered alumni of this school

41 Top 18% higher than 82% of 97 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 50 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

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.

65%66%67%68%69% Statewide, all years1985 class 66.2% 68.6% ▲ +3.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1985 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2020949
Year Admitted
1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Sep 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Gunderson Dettmer Stough Etal
ZIP Code
94063
Phone
(650) 321-2400

Education

HARVARD UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. David Thomas Young's current status is "Currently registered".

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 Thomas Young'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 Young licensed?

David Young is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was David Thomas Young admitted to the bar?

David Thomas Young's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.

Where did David Thomas Young go to law school?

David Thomas Young attended HARVARD UNIVERSITY.

What company does David Thomas Young work for?

David Thomas Young is associated with Gunderson Dettmer Stough Etal in Redwood City, CA.

Is David Thomas Young in good standing?

Yes, David Thomas Young holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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