New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Diane Elizabeth Lifton
University Of Michigan alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2478170
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Diane Elizabeth Lifton appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1992 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 34 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- University Of Michigan
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Diane Elizabeth Lifton is registered as bar number 2478170 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (2,063 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Diane compares to fellow University Of Michigan alumni
Among the 1,206 University Of Michigan graduates in the New York register, Diane Elizabeth Lifton is longer-tenured than 86% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
34 years vs. University Of Michigan alumni
Years since admission - 1,206 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,206 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
University Of Michigan's active-bar rate
Of University Of Michigan's 2,063 alumni in the New York register, 61.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Michigan alumni, active-bar rate
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2478170
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (646) 483-5961
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Diane Elizabeth Lifton's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Diane Lifton licensed?
Diane Lifton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Diane Elizabeth Lifton admitted to the bar?
Diane Elizabeth Lifton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Diane Elizabeth Lifton go to law school?
Diane Elizabeth Lifton attended UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.
What company does Diane Elizabeth Lifton work for?
Diane Elizabeth Lifton is associated with Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. in New York, NY.
Is Diane Elizabeth Lifton in good standing?
Not currently, Diane Elizabeth Lifton's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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