New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Leanne Kirsten Steele
Duke Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2552925
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Leanne Kirsten Steele ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duke Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2552925 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Leanne Kirsten Steele, 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 National Geographic Partners, LLC, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20036. Educational background: DUKE UNIV (42 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Leanne Kirsten Steele 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 Leanne Kirsten Steele's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Duke Univ's active-bar rate
Of Duke Univ's 42 alumni in the New York register, 59.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duke Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2552925
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- National Geographic Partners, LLC
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20036
- Phone
- (202) 912-3215
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Leanne Kirsten Steele'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 Leanne Steele licensed?
Leanne Steele is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Leanne Kirsten Steele admitted to the bar?
Leanne Kirsten Steele's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Leanne Kirsten Steele go to law school?
Leanne Kirsten Steele attended DUKE UNIV.
What company does Leanne Kirsten Steele work for?
Leanne Kirsten Steele is associated with National Geographic Partners, LLC in Washington, DC.
Is Leanne Kirsten Steele in good standing?
Yes, Leanne Kirsten Steele holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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