New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Heather Susan Cruz
New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2780641
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Heather Susan Cruz ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University School Of Law
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Heather Susan Cruz is registered as bar number 2780641 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in 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 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: New York University School of Law (25,745 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Heather Susan Cruz sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Heather Susan Cruz's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Heather compares to fellow New York University School Of Law alumni
Among the 13,304 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Heather Susan Cruz is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 1% higher than 99% of 13,304 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
New York University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New York University School Of Law's 25,745 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2780641
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 735-2772
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Heather Susan Cruz's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Heather Cruz licensed?
Heather Cruz is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Heather Susan Cruz admitted to the bar?
Heather Susan Cruz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Heather Susan Cruz go to law school?
Heather Susan Cruz attended New York University School of Law.
What company does Heather Susan Cruz work for?
Heather Susan Cruz is associated with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York, NY.
Is Heather Susan Cruz in good standing?
Yes, Heather Susan Cruz 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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