New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Stephen Matthew Besen
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 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.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1911932
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Stephen Matthew Besen appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1984 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 42 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Stephen Matthew Besen is registered as bar number 1911932 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Allen Overy Shearman Sterling Us LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Columbia Law School (21,447 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Stephen compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Stephen Matthew Besen is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 11,886 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
Columbia Law School's active-bar rate
Of Columbia Law School's 21,447 alumni in the New York register, 77.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Columbia Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1911932
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Allen Overy Shearman Sterling Us LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (212) 610-6364
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen Matthew Besen's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Stephen Besen licensed?
Stephen Besen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen Matthew Besen admitted to the bar?
Stephen Matthew Besen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Stephen Matthew Besen go to law school?
Stephen Matthew Besen attended Columbia Law School.
What company does Stephen Matthew Besen work for?
Stephen Matthew Besen is associated with Allen Overy Shearman Sterling Us LLP in New York, NY.
Is Stephen Matthew Besen in good standing?
Not currently, Stephen Matthew Besen's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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