New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Sharif Ibrahim Shihata
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2609493
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Sharif Ibrahim Shihata ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2609493 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Sharif Ibrahim Shihata, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Shalakany Law Office, located in Cairo. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Sharif Ibrahim Shihata 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 Sharif Ibrahim Shihata's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Sharif compares to fellow Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Sharif Ibrahim Shihata is longer-tenured than 58% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 42% higher than 58% of 1,967 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2609493
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Shalakany Law Office
- City
- Cairo
- Phone
- 120227288888
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sharif Ibrahim Shihata'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 Sharif Shihata licensed?
Sharif Shihata is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sharif Ibrahim Shihata admitted to the bar?
Sharif Ibrahim Shihata's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Sharif Ibrahim Shihata go to law school?
Sharif Ibrahim Shihata attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Sharif Ibrahim Shihata work for?
Sharif Ibrahim Shihata is associated with Shalakany Law Office in Cairo.
Is Sharif Ibrahim Shihata in good standing?
Yes, Sharif Ibrahim Shihata 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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