New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Ryan James Powers
Cornell Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2020, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2020
- Admitted
- 6
- Years in bar
- 5809116
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2020, Ryan James Powers has built 6 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 6 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5809116 on the New York register belongs to Ryan James Powers, currently in active 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 Cliffwater LLC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Cornell Law School (4,728 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Ryan James Powers 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
6 years into an active New York practice since a 2020 admission, Ryan James Powers sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
6 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
6 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Ryan compares to fellow Cornell Law School alumni
Among the 3,422 Cornell Law School graduates in the New York register, Ryan James Powers is longer-tenured than 23% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
6 years vs. Cornell Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,422 NY-registered alumni of this school
6 Top 77% higher than 23% of 3,422 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Cornell Law School's active-bar rate
Of Cornell Law School's 4,728 alumni in the New York register, 75.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Cornell Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2020 admission class today
Of the 8,276 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2020, 74.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5809116
- Year Admitted
- 2020 (6 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cliffwater LLC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (619) 851-0005
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ryan James Powers'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 Ryan Powers licensed?
Ryan Powers is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ryan James Powers admitted to the bar?
Ryan James Powers has been on the New York bar register since 2020.
Where did Ryan James Powers go to law school?
Ryan James Powers attended Cornell Law School.
What company does Ryan James Powers work for?
Ryan James Powers is associated with Cliffwater LLC in New York, NY.
Is Ryan James Powers in good standing?
Yes, Ryan James Powers 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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