New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Howard Scott Zelbo
Cornell Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 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.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2202604
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Howard Scott Zelbo appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1988 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 38 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Cornell Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Howard Scott Zelbo is registered as bar number 2202604 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Cornell Law School (4,728 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Howard compares to fellow Cornell Law School alumni
Among the 3,422 Cornell Law School graduates in the New York register, Howard Scott Zelbo is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Cornell Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,422 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,422 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
Cornell Law School's active-bar rate
Of Cornell Law School's 4,728 alumni in the New York register, 75.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Cornell Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2202604
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10006
- Phone
- (212) 225-2452
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Howard Scott Zelbo's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Howard Zelbo licensed?
Howard Zelbo is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Howard Scott Zelbo admitted to the bar?
Howard Scott Zelbo's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Howard Scott Zelbo go to law school?
Howard Scott Zelbo attended Cornell Law School.
What company does Howard Scott Zelbo work for?
Howard Scott Zelbo is associated with Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in New York, NY.
Is Howard Scott Zelbo in good standing?
Not currently, Howard Scott Zelbo's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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