New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Robert Jay Goldman
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in East Palo Alto, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1080894
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert Jay Goldman appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1978 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 48 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert Jay Goldman is registered as bar number 1080894 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Ropes & Gray LLP, located in East Palo Alto, CA, ZIP 94303. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Columbia Law School (21,447 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Robert compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Robert Jay Goldman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 11,886 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
Columbia Law School's active-bar rate
Of Columbia Law School's 21,447 alumni in the New York register, 77.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Columbia Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1080894
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ropes & Gray LLP
- City
- East Palo Alto, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94303
- Phone
- (650) 714-4989
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Jay Goldman's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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Robert Jay Goldman is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Robert Goldman licensed?
Robert Goldman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Jay Goldman admitted to the bar?
Robert Jay Goldman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Robert Jay Goldman go to law school?
Robert Jay Goldman attended Columbia Law School.
What company does Robert Jay Goldman work for?
Robert Jay Goldman is associated with Ropes & Gray LLP in East Palo Alto, CA.
Is Robert Jay Goldman in good standing?
Not currently, Robert Jay Goldman's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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