New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Sheldon G. Nussbaum
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1844489
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sheldon G. Nussbaum has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sheldon G. Nussbaum has carried New York bar registration 1844489 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Norton Rose Fulbright Us LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD LAW SCHOOL (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Sheldon G. Nussbaum has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Sheldon G. Nussbaum's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Sheldon compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 3,437 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Sheldon G. Nussbaum is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,437 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,437 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Harvard Law School's active-bar rate
Of Harvard Law School's 16,595 alumni in the New York register, 73.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Harvard Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1844489
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Norton Rose Fulbright Us LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 318-3254
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sheldon G. Nussbaum'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 Sheldon Nussbaum licensed?
Sheldon Nussbaum is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sheldon G. Nussbaum admitted to the bar?
Sheldon G. Nussbaum's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Sheldon G. Nussbaum go to law school?
Sheldon G. Nussbaum attended HARVARD LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Sheldon G. Nussbaum work for?
Sheldon G. Nussbaum is associated with Norton Rose Fulbright Us LLP in New York, NY.
Is Sheldon G. Nussbaum in good standing?
Yes, Sheldon G. Nussbaum holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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