New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Michelle Birnbaum Rutta

New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1990
Admitted
36
Years in bar
2369684
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michelle Birnbaum Rutta has held an active New York bar license for 36 years - admitted in 1990, longer-tenured than 79% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

36 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
New York University
Download card View watchlist
Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1990
36 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New York University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2369684
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number
PlainAttorney home → About this data

New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michelle Birnbaum Rutta is registered as bar number 2369684 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1990, representing roughly 36 years since admission, a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under White & Case LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10020. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered, this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Registration confirms bar standing only, see our due-diligence checklist before engaging any attorney.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Michelle Birnbaum Rutta was admitted in 1990, giving 36 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.

36 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

36 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Below this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Below this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). Below this entry. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). This entry sits in this band. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Above this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Michelle compares to fellow New York University alumni

Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Michelle Birnbaum Rutta is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

36 years vs. New York University alumni

Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school

36 Top 9% higher than 91% of 4,467 fellow alumni

5–10: 112 fellow alumni (3%). Below this entry. 10–15: 307 fellow alumni (7%). Below this entry. 15–20: 509 fellow alumni (11%). Below this entry. 20–25: 1,155 fellow alumni (26%). Below this entry. 25–30: 1,012 fellow alumni (23%). Below this entry. 30–35: 990 fellow alumni (22%). Below this entry. 35–40: 382 fellow alumni (9%). This entry sits in this band. This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2369684
Year Admitted
1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Sep 2026

Location & Contact

Company
White & Case LLP
City
New York, NY
County
New York
ZIP Code
10020
Phone
(212) 819-8200

Education

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Michelle Birnbaum Rutta's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
Verify status before engaging
Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Other Attorneys at White & Case LLP

Philip Moss Abelson Currently registered Jonathan Abi Rached Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday Dylan Krams Abolafia Currently registered Charbel Abou Charaf Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday Anthony Thomas Abraham Currently registered
View all attorneys at this firm →

Verify This Attorney

Verify on NY Courts Attorney Search

Source: New York State Unified Court System - Attorney Registration Search

Nearby Attorneys in New York, NY

Raymond J. Aab Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday Nausherwan Ahmed Aamir Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday Allison Francine Aaron Currently registered Avrum Aaron Suspended, delinquent Clifford B. Aaron Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday

Compare credentials side-by-side

Compare Michelle Birnbaum Rutta with similar attorneys in New York.

Compare attorneys →
More attorneys in New York → Search more attorneys →

Before you rely on this record

Michelle Birnbaum Rutta is currently listed as "Currently registered" - treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Always confirm an attorney's current standing directly with the NY Office of Court Administration before making legal decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michelle Rutta licensed?

Michelle Rutta is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was Michelle Birnbaum Rutta admitted to the bar?

Michelle Birnbaum Rutta was admitted to the bar in 1990.

Where did Michelle Birnbaum Rutta go to law school?

Michelle Birnbaum Rutta attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

What company does Michelle Birnbaum Rutta work for?

Michelle Birnbaum Rutta is associated with White & Case LLP in New York, NY.

Is Michelle Birnbaum Rutta in good standing?

Yes, Michelle Birnbaum Rutta has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.