New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Paulo Fernando De Menezes Cardoso
University Of Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5031752
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Paulo Fernando De Menezes Cardoso has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5031752 on the New York register belongs to Paulo Fernando De Menezes Cardoso, currently in active 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 Simpson Thacher & Barlett LLP, located in Sao Paulo 04543-011. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO (1,342 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Paulo Fernando De Menezes Cardoso is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Paulo Fernando De Menezes Cardoso sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Paulo Fernando compares to fellow University Of Chicago alumni
Among the 876 University Of Chicago graduates in the New York register, Paulo Fernando De Menezes Cardoso is longer-tenured than 5% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. University Of Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 876 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 95% higher than 5% of 876 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Chicago's active-bar rate
Of University Of Chicago's 1,342 alumni in the New York register, 62.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5031752
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Simpson Thacher & Barlett LLP
- City
- Sao Paulo 04543-011
- Phone
- 55 11 3546-1007
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paulo Fernando De Menezes Cardoso'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.
Other Attorneys at Simpson Thacher & Barlett LLP
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Paulo Fernando De Menezes Cardoso licensed?
Paulo Fernando De Menezes Cardoso is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paulo Fernando De Menezes Cardoso admitted to the bar?
Paulo Fernando De Menezes Cardoso has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Paulo Fernando De Menezes Cardoso go to law school?
Paulo Fernando De Menezes Cardoso attended UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.
What company does Paulo Fernando De Menezes Cardoso work for?
Paulo Fernando De Menezes Cardoso is associated with Simpson Thacher & Barlett LLP in Sao Paulo 04543-011.
Is Paulo Fernando De Menezes Cardoso in good standing?
Yes, Paulo Fernando De Menezes Cardoso 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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