New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Elvan Zelda Desouza
Northwestern Pritzker School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Palo Alto, CA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5414537
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Elvan Zelda Desouza has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Northwestern Pritzker School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5414537 on the New York register belongs to Elvan Zelda Desouza, currently in active 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 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, located in Palo Alto, CA, ZIP 94304. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NORTHWESTERN PRITZKER SCHOOL OF LAW (70 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Elvan Zelda Desouza 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
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Elvan Zelda Desouza sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Northwestern Pritzker School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern Pritzker School Of Law's 70 alumni in the New York register, 77.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Northwestern Pritzker School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5414537
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
- City
- Palo Alto, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94304
- Phone
- (650) 251-5047
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Elvan Zelda Desouza'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 Elvan Desouza licensed?
Elvan Desouza is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Elvan Zelda Desouza admitted to the bar?
Elvan Zelda Desouza has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Elvan Zelda Desouza go to law school?
Elvan Zelda Desouza attended NORTHWESTERN PRITZKER SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Elvan Zelda Desouza work for?
Elvan Zelda Desouza is associated with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in Palo Alto, CA.
Is Elvan Zelda Desouza in good standing?
Yes, Elvan Zelda Desouza holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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