New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Ellen Adair Bruce

Northeastern University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1975
Admitted
51
Years in bar
1597426
NY reg #

The record in one line

Ellen Adair Bruce appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1975 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

51 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
Northeastern University

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Year admitted
1975
51 years
Law school
Northeastern University
68.2% active rate
Registration
1597426
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Ellen Adair Bruce is registered as bar number 1597426 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 51 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY (377 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Ellen compares to fellow Northeastern University alumni

Among the 273 Northeastern University graduates in the New York register, Ellen Adair Bruce is longer-tenured than 99%.

51 years vs. Northeastern University alumni

Years since admission - 273 NY-registered alumni of this school

51 Top 1% higher than 99% of 273 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 · August 2026

Northeastern University's active-bar rate

Of Northeastern University's 377 alumni in the New York register, 68.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%68.2%
Northeastern University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1975 admission class today

Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1975 class 67.2% 47.1% ▼ -29.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1975 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
1597426
Year Admitted
1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Ellen Adair Bruce's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Ellen Adair Bruce with the closest admission year to 1975. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

Ellen Adair Bruce is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ellen Bruce licensed?

Ellen Bruce is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Ellen Adair Bruce admitted to the bar?

Ellen Adair Bruce's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.

Where did Ellen Adair Bruce go to law school?

Ellen Adair Bruce attended NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY.

Is Ellen Adair Bruce in good standing?

Not currently, Ellen Adair Bruce's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Cite this page & disclosure

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