New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Jennifer Ruth Clarke

Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Philadelphia, PA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1983
Admitted
43
Years in bar
1875996
NY reg #

The record in one line

Jennifer Ruth Clarke carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1983 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

43 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Columbia

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1983
43 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Columbia
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1875996
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Jennifer Ruth Clarke is registered as bar number 1875996 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Dechert LLP, located in Philadelphia, PA, ZIP 19104. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA.

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How Jennifer compares to fellow Columbia alumni

Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Jennifer Ruth Clarke is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

43 years vs. Columbia alumni

Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school

43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,473 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 1983 admission class today

Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

65.6%65.8%66%66.2%66.4% Statewide, all years1983 class 66.2% 65.7% ▼ -0.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1983 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
1875996
Year Admitted
1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
May 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Dechert LLP
ZIP Code
19104
Phone
(215) 994-2105

Education

COLUMBIA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Jennifer Ruth Clarke's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
Verify status before engaging
Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Jennifer Ruth Clarke carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jennifer Clarke licensed?

Jennifer Clarke is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Jennifer Ruth Clarke admitted to the bar?

Jennifer Ruth Clarke's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.

Where did Jennifer Ruth Clarke go to law school?

Jennifer Ruth Clarke attended COLUMBIA.

What company does Jennifer Ruth Clarke work for?

Jennifer Ruth Clarke is associated with Dechert LLP in Philadelphia, PA.

Is Jennifer Ruth Clarke in good standing?

No, Jennifer Ruth Clarke carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.