New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Sarah Elizabeth Downie
Osgoode Hall Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2000
- Admitted
- 26
- Years in bar
- 3029311
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 26 years on the register since a 2000 admission, Sarah Elizabeth Downie ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 26 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Osgoode Hall Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3029311 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Sarah Elizabeth Downie, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10153. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: OSGOODE HALL LAW SCHOOL (258 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 26 years on the register, Sarah Elizabeth Downie 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 Sarah Elizabeth Downie's 26 years since admission in 2000. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
26 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
26 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Sarah compares to fellow Osgoode Hall Law School alumni
Among the 147 Osgoode Hall Law School graduates in the New York register, Sarah Elizabeth Downie is longer-tenured than 81% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
26 years vs. Osgoode Hall Law School alumni
Years since admission - 147 NY-registered alumni of this school
26 Top 19% higher than 81% of 147 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
Osgoode Hall Law School's active-bar rate
Of Osgoode Hall Law School's 258 alumni in the New York register, 81.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Osgoode Hall Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2000 admission class today
Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3029311
- Year Admitted
- 2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10153
- Phone
- (212) 310-8030
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sarah Elizabeth Downie'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 Downie licensed?
Sarah Downie is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sarah Elizabeth Downie admitted to the bar?
Sarah Elizabeth Downie's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.
Where did Sarah Elizabeth Downie go to law school?
Sarah Elizabeth Downie attended OSGOODE HALL LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Sarah Elizabeth Downie work for?
Sarah Elizabeth Downie is associated with Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP in New York, NY.
Is Sarah Elizabeth Downie in good standing?
Yes, Sarah Elizabeth Downie 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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