New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Russell Light
University Of Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4720413
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Russell Light has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Russell Light carries New York bar registration 4720413, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO (1,342 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Russell Light 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
Russell Light was admitted in 2009, giving 17 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.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Russell compares to fellow University Of Chicago alumni
Among the 876 University Of Chicago graduates in the New York register, Russell Light is longer-tenured than 18% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
17 years vs. University Of Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 876 NY-registered alumni of this school
17 Top 82% higher than 18% of 876 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
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 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4720413
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 455-2781
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Russell Light'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 Russell Light licensed?
Russell Light is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Russell Light admitted to the bar?
Russell Light was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Russell Light go to law school?
Russell Light attended UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.
What company does Russell Light work for?
Russell Light is associated with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York, NY.
Is Russell Light in good standing?
Yes, Russell Light 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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