New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Shawna Anita Early
University Of Florida Levin College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 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.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2977452
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Shawna Anita Early ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Florida Levin College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2977452 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Shawna Anita Early, 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 Chief Counsel - Strategic Litigation Division, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10038. Educational background: University of Florida Levin College of Law (384 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, Shawna Anita Early 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 Shawna Anita Early's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Shawna compares to fellow University Of Florida Levin College Of Law alumni
Among the 324 University Of Florida Levin College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Shawna Anita Early is longer-tenured than 97% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. University Of Florida Levin College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 324 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 3% higher than 97% of 324 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
University Of Florida Levin College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Florida Levin College Of Law's 384 alumni in the New York register, 83.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Florida Levin College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2977452
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Chief Counsel - Strategic Litigation Division
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10038
- Phone
- (646) 259-8031
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Shawna Anita Early'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 Shawna Early licensed?
Shawna Early is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Shawna Anita Early admitted to the bar?
Shawna Anita Early's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Shawna Anita Early go to law school?
Shawna Anita Early attended University of Florida Levin College of Law.
What company does Shawna Anita Early work for?
Shawna Anita Early is associated with Chief Counsel - Strategic Litigation Division in New York, NY.
Is Shawna Anita Early in good standing?
Yes, Shawna Anita Early holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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