New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Ira Michael Shepard
Cornell Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in Washington, DC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 2677870
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Ira Michael Shepard has spent 54 years on the register since admission in 1972, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 54 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Ira Michael Shepard has carried New York bar registration 2677870 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Saul Ewing LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CORNELL LAW SCHOOL (4,728 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 54 years, Ira Michael Shepard has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Ira Michael Shepard's 54 years since a 1972 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
54 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
54 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Ira compares to fellow Cornell Law School alumni
Among the 326 Cornell Law School graduates in the New York register, Ira Michael Shepard is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
54 years vs. Cornell Law School alumni
Years since admission - 326 NY-registered alumni of this school
54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 326 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 1972 admission class today
Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 41.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2677870
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Saul Ewing LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20006
- Phone
- (202) 333-8800
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ira Michael Shepard'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 Ira Shepard licensed?
Ira Shepard is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ira Michael Shepard admitted to the bar?
Ira Michael Shepard's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did Ira Michael Shepard go to law school?
Ira Michael Shepard attended CORNELL LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Ira Michael Shepard work for?
Ira Michael Shepard is associated with Saul Ewing LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Ira Michael Shepard in good standing?
Yes, Ira Michael Shepard holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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