New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Sara Geelan
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Philadelphia, PA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2903565
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sara Geelan appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1998 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 28 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
Sara Geelan is registered as bar number 2903565 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 The Barnes Foundation, located in Philadelphia, PA, ZIP 19130. 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 Sara compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Sara Geelan is longer-tenured than 87% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 13% higher than 87% 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 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% 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
- 2903565
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Barnes Foundation
- City
- Philadelphia, PA
- ZIP Code
- 19130
- Phone
- (215) 278-7015
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sara Geelan'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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Sara Geelan 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 Sara Geelan licensed?
Sara Geelan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sara Geelan admitted to the bar?
Sara Geelan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Sara Geelan go to law school?
Sara Geelan attended Columbia Law School.
What company does Sara Geelan work for?
Sara Geelan is associated with The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, PA.
Is Sara Geelan in good standing?
Not currently, Sara Geelan'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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