New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Paula Howell Anderson
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4031993
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paula Howell Anderson has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paula Howell Anderson carries New York bar registration 4031993, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Allen Overy Shearman Sterling Us LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Paula Howell Anderson 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
Paula Howell Anderson was admitted in 2002, giving 24 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.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 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 Paula compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Paula Howell Anderson is longer-tenured than 70% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 30% higher than 70% of 8,587 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
Harvard Law School's active-bar rate
Of Harvard Law School's 16,595 alumni in the New York register, 73.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Harvard Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4031993
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Allen Overy Shearman Sterling Us LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (212) 848-7727
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paula Howell Anderson'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 Paula Anderson licensed?
Paula Anderson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paula Howell Anderson admitted to the bar?
Paula Howell Anderson was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Paula Howell Anderson go to law school?
Paula Howell Anderson attended Harvard Law School.
What company does Paula Howell Anderson work for?
Paula Howell Anderson is associated with Allen Overy Shearman Sterling Us LLP in New York, NY.
Is Paula Howell Anderson in good standing?
Yes, Paula Howell Anderson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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