New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Linda Mckissack Beale
Cornell alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Detroit, MI. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2833598
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Linda Mckissack Beale ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 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 2833598 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Linda Mckissack Beale, 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 Wayne State University Law School, located in Detroit, MI, ZIP 48202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CORNELL (2,756 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Linda Mckissack Beale 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 Linda Mckissack Beale's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 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 Linda compares to fellow Cornell alumni
Among the 1,224 Cornell graduates in the New York register, Linda Mckissack Beale is longer-tenured than 47% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Cornell alumni
Years since admission - 1,224 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 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 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2833598
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Wayne State University Law School
- City
- Detroit, MI
- ZIP Code
- 48202
- Phone
- (313) 577-2287
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Linda Mckissack Beale'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 Linda Beale licensed?
Linda Beale is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Linda Mckissack Beale admitted to the bar?
Linda Mckissack Beale's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Linda Mckissack Beale go to law school?
Linda Mckissack Beale attended CORNELL.
What company does Linda Mckissack Beale work for?
Linda Mckissack Beale is associated with Wayne State University Law School in Detroit, MI.
Is Linda Mckissack Beale in good standing?
Yes, Linda Mckissack Beale 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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