New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Sharp Sorensen
Northwestern Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Chicago, IL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2077618
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sharp Sorensen carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1986 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 40 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Northwestern Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sharp Sorensen is registered as bar number 2077618 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Sidley Austin LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60603. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NORTHWESTERN UNIV (69 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Sharp compares to fellow Northwestern Univ alumni
Among the 59 Northwestern Univ graduates in the New York register, Sharp Sorensen is longer-tenured than 59% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. Northwestern Univ alumni
Years since admission - 59 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 41% higher than 59% of 59 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
Northwestern Univ's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern Univ's 69 alumni in the New York register, 50.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Northwestern Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2077618
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sidley Austin LLP
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60603
- Phone
- (312) 853-7151
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sharp Sorensen's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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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Sharp Sorensen carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sharp Sorensen licensed?
Sharp Sorensen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sharp Sorensen admitted to the bar?
Sharp Sorensen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Sharp Sorensen go to law school?
Sharp Sorensen attended NORTHWESTERN UNIV.
What company does Sharp Sorensen work for?
Sharp Sorensen is associated with Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL.
Is Sharp Sorensen in good standing?
No, Sharp Sorensen carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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