New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Sophie Besnard
U Paris Xiii U San Diego alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2871044
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Sophie Besnard ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 38%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- U Paris Xiii U San Diego
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2871044 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Sophie Besnard, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Sgs Sa, located in 1201 Geneva. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: U PARIS XIII U SAN DIEGO.
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Sophie Besnard 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 Sophie Besnard's 28 years since admission in 1998.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2871044
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sgs Sa
- City
- 1201 Geneva
- Phone
- +41 (0)22 739 96 39
Education
U PARIS XIII U SAN DIEGO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sophie Besnard's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same firm affiliation: Sgs Sa
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
View all attorneys at this firm →Same admission year (1998), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1998 whose listed office city differs from 1201 Geneva, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Sophie Besnard with the closest admission year to 1998. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sophie Besnard licensed?
Sophie Besnard is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sophie Besnard admitted to the bar?
Sophie Besnard's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Sophie Besnard go to law school?
Sophie Besnard attended U PARIS XIII U SAN DIEGO.
What company does Sophie Besnard work for?
Sophie Besnard is associated with Sgs Sa in 1201 Geneva.
Is Sophie Besnard in good standing?
Yes, Sophie Besnard holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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