New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Laura Pollak Birnbaum

Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2013
Admitted
13
Years in bar
5164397
NY reg #

The record in one line

Laura Pollak Birnbaum carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2013 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

13 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, currently registered"
Law school
Boston University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, currently registered
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2013
13 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Boston University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5164397
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Laura Pollak Birnbaum is registered as bar number 5164397 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, currently registered", 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 Musick Peeler & Garrett, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90071. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, currently registered" 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 Laura compares to fellow Boston University alumni

Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Laura Pollak Birnbaum is longer-tenured than 1% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

13 years vs. Boston University alumni

Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school

13 Top 99% higher than 1% of 1,967 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 2013 admission class today

Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90% Statewide, all years2013 class 66.2% 87.8% ▲ +32.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2013 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, currently registered
Registration Number
5164397
Year Admitted
2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Aug 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Musick Peeler & Garrett
ZIP Code
90071
Phone
(310) 801-0331

Education

BOSTON UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Laura Pollak Birnbaum's current status, "Suspended, currently registered", 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

Laura Pollak Birnbaum carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Laura Birnbaum licensed?

Laura Birnbaum is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Laura Pollak Birnbaum admitted to the bar?

Laura Pollak Birnbaum has been on the New York bar register since 2013.

Where did Laura Pollak Birnbaum go to law school?

Laura Pollak Birnbaum attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.

What company does Laura Pollak Birnbaum work for?

Laura Pollak Birnbaum is associated with Musick Peeler & Garrett in Los Angeles, CA.

Is Laura Pollak Birnbaum in good standing?

No, Laura Pollak Birnbaum carries a "Suspended, currently registered" 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.