New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Stephen Forster
Stanford alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4459814
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Stephen Forster has held an active New York bar license for 19 years - admitted in 2007, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 19 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Stanford
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Stephen Forster carries New York bar registration 4459814, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: STANFORD (601 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Stephen Forster remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Stephen Forster was admitted in 2007, giving 19 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
19 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
19 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Stephen compares to fellow Stanford alumni
Among the 406 Stanford graduates in the New York register, Stephen Forster is longer-tenured than 6% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
19 years vs. Stanford alumni
Years since admission - 406 NY-registered alumni of this school
19 Top 94% higher than 6% of 406 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
Stanford's active-bar rate
Of Stanford's 601 alumni in the New York register, 62.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Stanford alumni, active-bar rate
The 2007 admission class today
Of the 8,913 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2007, 85% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4459814
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 455-3940
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen Forster'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 Stephen Forster licensed?
Stephen Forster is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen Forster admitted to the bar?
Stephen Forster was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did Stephen Forster go to law school?
Stephen Forster attended STANFORD.
What company does Stephen Forster work for?
Stephen Forster is associated with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York, NY.
Is Stephen Forster in good standing?
Yes, Stephen Forster holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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