New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Sarah Burnett Affel
Northeastern Univ. School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015, registered office in Boston, MA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2015
- Admitted
- 11
- Years in bar
- 5311477
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2015, Sarah Burnett Affel has built 11 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 11 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Northeastern Univ. School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5311477 on the New York register belongs to Sarah Burnett Affel, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Seyfarth Shaw, located in Boston, MA, ZIP 02210. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NORTHEASTERN UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW (44 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Sarah Burnett Affel 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
11 years into an active New York practice since a 2015 admission, Sarah Burnett Affel sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
11 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
11 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Northeastern Univ. School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Northeastern Univ. School Of Law's 44 alumni in the New York register, 65.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Northeastern Univ. School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2015 admission class today
Of the 8,867 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2015, 90.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5311477
- Year Admitted
- 2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Seyfarth Shaw
- City
- Boston, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02210
- Phone
- (617) 253-6093
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sarah Burnett Affel'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 Sarah Affel licensed?
Sarah Affel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sarah Burnett Affel admitted to the bar?
Sarah Burnett Affel has been on the New York bar register since 2015.
Where did Sarah Burnett Affel go to law school?
Sarah Burnett Affel attended NORTHEASTERN UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Sarah Burnett Affel work for?
Sarah Burnett Affel is associated with Seyfarth Shaw in Boston, MA.
Is Sarah Burnett Affel in good standing?
Yes, Sarah Burnett Affel 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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