New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Elissa Stein Cushman

Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Flushing, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1989
Admitted
37
Years in bar
2371532
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Elissa Stein Cushman ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

37 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Harvard

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1989
37 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Harvard
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2371532
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2371532 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Elissa Stein Cushman, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Nyc Department Of Environmental Protection, located in Flushing, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11373. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD.

State context & due diligence

After 37 years on the register, Elissa Stein Cushman 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 Elissa Stein Cushman's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

37 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

37 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Elissa compares to fellow Harvard alumni

Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Elissa Stein Cushman is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

37 years vs. Harvard alumni

Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school

37 Top 9% higher than 91% of 3,070 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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 1989 admission class today

Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years1989 class 66.2% 70.8% ▲ +6.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1989 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2371532
Year Admitted
1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Nov 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Nyc Department Of Environmental Protection
County
Queens
ZIP Code
11373
Phone
(917) 902-2792

Education

HARVARD

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Elissa Stein Cushman'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
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

Elissa Stein Cushman'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 Elissa Cushman licensed?

Elissa Cushman is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Elissa Stein Cushman admitted to the bar?

Elissa Stein Cushman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.

Where did Elissa Stein Cushman go to law school?

Elissa Stein Cushman attended HARVARD.

What company does Elissa Stein Cushman work for?

Elissa Stein Cushman is associated with Nyc Department Of Environmental Protection in Flushing, NY.

Is Elissa Stein Cushman in good standing?

Yes, Elissa Stein Cushman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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