New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Emily Leach Downing
University At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2801926
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Emily Leach Downing ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University At Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2801926 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Emily Leach Downing, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Lewis & Lewis, P.C., located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO (755 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Emily Leach Downing 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 Emily Leach Downing's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Emily compares to fellow University At Buffalo alumni
Among the 717 University At Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Emily Leach Downing is longer-tenured than 71% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. University At Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 717 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 29% higher than 71% of 717 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 At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of University At Buffalo's 755 alumni in the New York register, 78.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2801926
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lewis & Lewis, P.C.
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 854-2100
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Emily Leach Downing'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 Emily Downing licensed?
Emily Downing is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Emily Leach Downing admitted to the bar?
Emily Leach Downing's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Emily Leach Downing go to law school?
Emily Leach Downing attended UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO.
What company does Emily Leach Downing work for?
Emily Leach Downing is associated with Lewis & Lewis, P.C. in Buffalo, NY.
Is Emily Leach Downing in good standing?
Yes, Emily Leach Downing 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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