New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Sean Michael Donahue
Cleveland-Marshall College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4578555
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sean Michael Donahue has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cleveland-Marshall College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sean Michael Donahue carries New York bar registration 4578555, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Paul Hastings, LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (174 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Sean Michael Donahue 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
Sean Michael Donahue was admitted in 2008, giving 18 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.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
18 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 Sean compares to fellow Cleveland-Marshall College Of Law alumni
Among the 108 Cleveland-Marshall College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Sean Michael Donahue is longer-tenured than 50% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. Cleveland-Marshall College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 108 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 50% higher than 50% of 108 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
Cleveland-Marshall College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Cleveland-Marshall College Of Law's 174 alumni in the New York register, 81.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Cleveland-Marshall College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4578555
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Paul Hastings, LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20036
- Phone
- (202) 551-1704
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sean Michael Donahue'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 Sean Donahue licensed?
Sean Donahue is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sean Michael Donahue admitted to the bar?
Sean Michael Donahue was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Sean Michael Donahue go to law school?
Sean Michael Donahue attended Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.
What company does Sean Michael Donahue work for?
Sean Michael Donahue is associated with Paul Hastings, LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Sean Michael Donahue in good standing?
Yes, Sean Michael Donahue 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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