New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Jay Lawrence Bernstein
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 2017275
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Jay Lawrence Bernstein appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1985 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 41 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Jay Lawrence Bernstein is registered as bar number 2017275 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 Clifford Chance Us, LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
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 Jay compares to fellow Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Jay Lawrence Bernstein is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,967 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
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2017275
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Clifford Chance Us, LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 878-8527
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jay Lawrence Bernstein'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 Jay Bernstein licensed?
Jay Bernstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jay Lawrence Bernstein admitted to the bar?
Jay Lawrence Bernstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Jay Lawrence Bernstein go to law school?
Jay Lawrence Bernstein attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Jay Lawrence Bernstein work for?
Jay Lawrence Bernstein is associated with Clifford Chance Us, LLP in New York, NY.
Is Jay Lawrence Bernstein in good standing?
Not currently, Jay Lawrence Bernstein'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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