New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Mario Ponce
Duke University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2283505
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Mario Ponce ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duke University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2283505 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Mario Ponce, 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 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: DUKE UNIVERSITY (802 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Mario Ponce 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 Mario Ponce's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Mario compares to fellow Duke University alumni
Among the 512 Duke University graduates in the New York register, Mario Ponce is longer-tenured than 95% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. Duke University alumni
Years since admission - 512 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 5% higher than 95% of 512 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
Duke University's active-bar rate
Of Duke University's 802 alumni in the New York register, 66.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duke University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2283505
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 455-3442
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Mario Ponce'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 Mario Ponce licensed?
Mario Ponce is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Mario Ponce admitted to the bar?
Mario Ponce's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Mario Ponce go to law school?
Mario Ponce attended DUKE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Mario Ponce work for?
Mario Ponce is associated with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in New York, NY.
Is Mario Ponce in good standing?
Yes, Mario Ponce 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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