New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Robert S. Risoleo
Yale alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2173284
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Robert S. Risoleo ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Yale
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2173284 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Robert S. Risoleo, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: YALE (2,592 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Robert S. Risoleo still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Robert S. Risoleo's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Robert compares to fellow Yale alumni
Among the 1,101 Yale graduates in the New York register, Robert S. Risoleo is longer-tenured than 86% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Yale alumni
Years since admission - 1,101 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,101 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
Yale's active-bar rate
Of Yale's 2,592 alumni in the New York register, 49.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Yale alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2173284
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20006
- Phone
- (202) 956-7510
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert S. Risoleo'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 Robert Risoleo licensed?
Robert Risoleo is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert S. Risoleo admitted to the bar?
Robert S. Risoleo's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Robert S. Risoleo go to law school?
Robert S. Risoleo attended YALE.
What company does Robert S. Risoleo work for?
Robert S. Risoleo is associated with Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Robert S. Risoleo in good standing?
Yes, Robert S. Risoleo 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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