New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Donna Gooden Payne
University Of Texas School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2021, registered office in Rochester, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2021
- Admitted
- 5
- Years in bar
- 5896055
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2021, Donna Gooden Payne 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
- University Of Texas School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5896055 on the New York register belongs to Donna Gooden Payne, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under University Of Rochester, located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14627. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Texas School of Law (860 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Donna Gooden Payne 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, Donna Gooden Payne 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
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Donna compares to fellow University Of Texas School Of Law alumni
Among the 765 University Of Texas School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Donna Gooden Payne is longer-tenured than 26% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
5 years vs. University Of Texas School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 765 NY-registered alumni of this school
5 Top 74% higher than 26% of 765 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Texas School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Texas School Of Law's 860 alumni in the New York register, 79.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Texas School Of Law 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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5896055
- Year Admitted
- 2021 (5 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- University Of Rochester
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14627
- Phone
- (585) 275-2758
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Donna Gooden Payne'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 Donna Payne licensed?
Donna Payne is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Donna Gooden Payne admitted to the bar?
Donna Gooden Payne has been on the New York bar register since 2021.
Where did Donna Gooden Payne go to law school?
Donna Gooden Payne attended University of Texas School of Law.
What company does Donna Gooden Payne work for?
Donna Gooden Payne is associated with University Of Rochester in Rochester, NY.
Is Donna Gooden Payne in good standing?
Yes, Donna Gooden Payne 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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