New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Mitchell Seth Bernard
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1684307
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Mitchell Seth Bernard has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Mitchell Seth Bernard has carried New York bar registration 1684307 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Natural Resources Defense Council, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10011. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Mitchell Seth Bernard has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Mitchell Seth Bernard's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Mitchell compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Mitchell Seth Bernard is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,467 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
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1684307
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Natural Resources Defense Council
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10011
- Phone
- (212) 727-2700
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Mitchell Seth Bernard'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 Mitchell Bernard licensed?
Mitchell Bernard is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Mitchell Seth Bernard admitted to the bar?
Mitchell Seth Bernard's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Mitchell Seth Bernard go to law school?
Mitchell Seth Bernard attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does Mitchell Seth Bernard work for?
Mitchell Seth Bernard is associated with Natural Resources Defense Council in New York, NY.
Is Mitchell Seth Bernard in good standing?
Yes, Mitchell Seth Bernard holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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