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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2012
14 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Chicago
62.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5031752
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

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 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

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

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

0%100%New York avg66%62.4%
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.

64%66%68%70% Statewide, all years2012 class 66.2% 69.6% ▲ +5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2012 admission class

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

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
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%
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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.

Before you rely on this record

Paulo Fernando De Menezes Cardoso's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

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.