New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Oren Sela
Cornell alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in San Francisco, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4346193
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Oren Sela has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 21 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Oren Sela carries New York bar registration 4346193, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP, located in San Francisco, CA, ZIP 94111. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CORNELL (2,756 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael Oren Sela remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Oren Sela was admitted in 2005, giving 21 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
21 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
21 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Michael compares to fellow Cornell alumni
Among the 1,224 Cornell graduates in the New York register, Michael Oren Sela is longer-tenured than 13% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
21 years vs. Cornell alumni
Years since admission - 1,224 NY-registered alumni of this school
21 Top 87% higher than 13% 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 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 82.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4346193
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP
- City
- San Francisco, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94111
- Phone
- (469) 290-9347
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Oren Sela'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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Michael Oren Sela's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Sela licensed?
Michael Sela is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Oren Sela admitted to the bar?
Michael Oren Sela was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did Michael Oren Sela go to law school?
Michael Oren Sela attended CORNELL.
What company does Michael Oren Sela work for?
Michael Oren Sela is associated with Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP in San Francisco, CA.
Is Michael Oren Sela in good standing?
Yes, Michael Oren Sela 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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