New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Sharon Aileen Cherry

George Washington University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1989
Admitted
37
Years in bar
2275451
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Sharon Aileen Cherry ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

37 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
George Washington University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1989
37 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
George Washington University
71.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2275451
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2275451 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Sharon Aileen Cherry, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Board Of Governors Of The Federal Reserve, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20551. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (1,520 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 37 years on the register, Sharon Aileen Cherry 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 Sharon Aileen Cherry's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

37 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Sharon compares to fellow George Washington University alumni

Among the 1,058 George Washington University graduates in the New York register, Sharon Aileen Cherry is longer-tenured than 96% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

37 years vs. George Washington University alumni

Years since admission - 1,058 NY-registered alumni of this school

37 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,058 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

George Washington University's active-bar rate

Of George Washington University's 1,520 alumni in the New York register, 71.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

George Washington University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%71.3%
George Washington University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1989 admission class today

Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years1989 class 66.2% 70.8% ▲ +6.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1989 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2275451
Year Admitted
1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jun 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Board Of Governors Of The Federal Reserve
ZIP Code
20551
Phone
(202) 391-1313

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Sharon Aileen Cherry'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Sharon Aileen Cherry's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sharon Cherry licensed?

Sharon Cherry is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Sharon Aileen Cherry admitted to the bar?

Sharon Aileen Cherry's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.

Where did Sharon Aileen Cherry go to law school?

Sharon Aileen Cherry attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.

What company does Sharon Aileen Cherry work for?

Sharon Aileen Cherry is associated with Board Of Governors Of The Federal Reserve in Washington, DC.

Is Sharon Aileen Cherry in good standing?

Yes, Sharon Aileen Cherry holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.