New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michele Dawn Ross
University Of San Francisco alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Washington, DC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2081537
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michele Dawn Ross appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1986 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 40 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- University Of San Francisco
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michele Dawn Ross is registered as bar number 2081537 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Reed Smith, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20005. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO (107 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Michele compares to fellow University Of San Francisco alumni
Among the 98 University Of San Francisco graduates in the New York register, Michele Dawn Ross is longer-tenured than 98% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. University Of San Francisco alumni
Years since admission - 98 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 2% higher than 98% of 98 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
University Of San Francisco's active-bar rate
Of University Of San Francisco's 107 alumni in the New York register, 61.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of San Francisco alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2081537
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Reed Smith
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Phone
- (202) 414-9297
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michele Dawn Ross's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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Michele Dawn Ross is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michele Ross licensed?
Michele Ross is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michele Dawn Ross admitted to the bar?
Michele Dawn Ross's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Michele Dawn Ross go to law school?
Michele Dawn Ross attended UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO.
What company does Michele Dawn Ross work for?
Michele Dawn Ross is associated with Reed Smith in Washington, DC.
Is Michele Dawn Ross in good standing?
Not currently, Michele Dawn Ross's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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