New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Sheila Watters Sawyer
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2358364
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Sheila Watters Sawyer ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sheila Watters Sawyer is registered as bar number 2358364 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
Sheila Watters Sawyer sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Sheila Watters Sawyer's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Sheila compares to fellow Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Sheila Watters Sawyer is longer-tenured than 84% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
36 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 16% higher than 84% of 2,708 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
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2358364
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Sheila Watters Sawyer's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Sheila Sawyer licensed?
Sheila Sawyer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sheila Watters Sawyer admitted to the bar?
Sheila Watters Sawyer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did Sheila Watters Sawyer go to law school?
Sheila Watters Sawyer attended FORDHAM.
Is Sheila Watters Sawyer in good standing?
Yes, Sheila Watters Sawyer 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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