New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Faith Elizabeth Gay
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2117117
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Faith Elizabeth Gay ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2117117 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Faith Elizabeth Gay, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Selendy Gay PLLC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10104. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Northwestern University School of Law Chicago (1,504 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Faith Elizabeth Gay 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 Faith Elizabeth Gay's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Faith compares to fellow Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni
Among the 1,424 Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago graduates in the New York register, Faith Elizabeth Gay is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 1,424 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,424 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
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's 1,504 alumni in the New York register, 80.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2117117
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Selendy Gay PLLC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10104
- Phone
- (212) 390-9000
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Faith Elizabeth Gay'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 Faith Gay licensed?
Faith Gay is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Faith Elizabeth Gay admitted to the bar?
Faith Elizabeth Gay's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Faith Elizabeth Gay go to law school?
Faith Elizabeth Gay attended Northwestern University School of Law Chicago.
What company does Faith Elizabeth Gay work for?
Faith Elizabeth Gay is associated with Selendy Gay PLLC in New York, NY.
Is Faith Elizabeth Gay in good standing?
Yes, Faith Elizabeth Gay 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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