New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Shefain Jamila Islam

New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2024, registered office in Washington, DC. As a recent entrant to the registry, this record's status, address, and admission date come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2024
Admitted
2
Years in bar
6070650
NY reg #

The record in one line

Shefain Jamila Islam is early in an active New York law career - admitted to the bar in 2024 and on active status for 2 years so far, already ahead of 0% of the state's active bar by tenure.

2 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 100%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
New York University School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2024
2 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New York University School Of Law
81.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
6070650
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Shefain Jamila Islam holds bar number 6070650 with the New York bar authority, a recent active-status addition to the roll. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: New York University School of Law (25,745 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

As a recent addition to the register, Shefain Jamila Islam counts toward the New York bar's active cohort; the breakdown below shows how that group stacks up against the rest of the register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Shefain Jamila Islam is a recent addition to the active New York bar, admitted in 2024. The histogram below shows where 2 years of tenure falls among every currently-active attorney in the state.

2 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

2 Top 100% higher than 0% 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 Shefain compares to fellow New York University School Of Law alumni

Among the 13,304 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Shefain Jamila Islam is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

2 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school

2 Top 100% higher than 0% of 13,304 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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

New York University School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of New York University School Of Law's 25,745 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

New York University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%81.3%
New York University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2024 admission class today

Of the 8,938 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2024, 76.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years2024 class 66.2% 76.6% ▲ +15.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2024 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
6070650
Year Admitted
2024 (2 yrs · early career)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Feb 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
ZIP Code
20001
Phone
(202) 481-5787

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Shefain Jamila Islam'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

Shefain Jamila Islam'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 Shefain Islam licensed?

Shefain Islam is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Shefain Jamila Islam admitted to the bar?

Shefain Jamila Islam was admitted to the New York bar in 2024, 2 years ago.

Where did Shefain Jamila Islam go to law school?

Shefain Jamila Islam attended New York University School of Law.

What company does Shefain Jamila Islam work for?

Shefain Jamila Islam is associated with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in Washington, DC.

Is Shefain Jamila Islam in good standing?

Yes, Shefain Jamila Islam holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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