New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Stephanie Oratz Basta
George Washington University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 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.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2612075
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Stephanie Oratz Basta ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Washington University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2612075 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Stephanie Oratz Basta, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under The Metropolitan Opera, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10023. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: George Washington University Law School (2,608 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Stephanie Oratz Basta 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 Stephanie Oratz Basta's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Stephanie compares to fellow George Washington University Law School alumni
Among the 2,281 George Washington University Law School graduates in the New York register, Stephanie Oratz Basta is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. George Washington University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,281 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,281 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
George Washington University Law School's active-bar rate
Of George Washington University Law School's 2,608 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
George Washington University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2612075
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Metropolitan Opera
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10023
- Phone
- (917) 733-5053
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephanie Oratz Basta'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.
Other Attorneys at The Metropolitan Opera
View all attorneys at this firm →Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchNearby Attorneys in New York, NY
Compare credentials side-by-side
Compare Stephanie Oratz Basta with similar attorneys in New York.
Compare attorneys →Before you rely on this record
Stephanie Oratz Basta'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 Stephanie Basta licensed?
Stephanie Basta is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephanie Oratz Basta admitted to the bar?
Stephanie Oratz Basta's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Stephanie Oratz Basta go to law school?
Stephanie Oratz Basta attended George Washington University Law School.
What company does Stephanie Oratz Basta work for?
Stephanie Oratz Basta is associated with The Metropolitan Opera in New York, NY.
Is Stephanie Oratz Basta in good standing?
Yes, Stephanie Oratz Basta holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.