New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Laurie Shannon Leonard
Cornell alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Boston, MA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2997252
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Laurie Shannon Leonard ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2997252 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Laurie Shannon Leonard, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Offices Of John S. Leonard, LLC, located in Boston, MA, ZIP 02108. Educational background: CORNELL (2,756 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, Laurie Shannon Leonard still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Laurie Shannon Leonard's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Laurie compares to fellow Cornell alumni
Among the 1,224 Cornell graduates in the New York register, Laurie Shannon Leonard is longer-tenured than 47% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. Cornell alumni
Years since admission - 1,224 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 53% higher than 47% of 1,224 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's active-bar rate
Of Cornell's 2,756 alumni in the New York register, 49.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cornell alumni, active-bar rate
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2997252
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of John S. Leonard, LLC
- City
- Boston, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02108
- Phone
- (617) 419-7109
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Laurie Shannon Leonard'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 Laurie Leonard licensed?
Laurie Leonard is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Laurie Shannon Leonard admitted to the bar?
Laurie Shannon Leonard's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Laurie Shannon Leonard go to law school?
Laurie Shannon Leonard attended CORNELL.
What company does Laurie Shannon Leonard work for?
Laurie Shannon Leonard is associated with Law Offices Of John S. Leonard, LLC in Boston, MA.
Is Laurie Shannon Leonard in good standing?
Yes, Laurie Shannon Leonard holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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