New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Stephen Edward Lee
Cornell alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3984663
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Stephen Edward Lee ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3984663 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Stephen Edward Lee, 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 Goodwin Procter, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CORNELL (2,756 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Stephen Edward Lee 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 Stephen Edward Lee's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Cornell alumni
Among the 1,224 Cornell graduates in the New York register, Stephen Edward Lee is longer-tenured than 47% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. Cornell alumni
Years since admission - 1,224 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 53% higher than 47% of 1,224 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
Cornell's active-bar rate
Of Cornell's 2,756 alumni in the New York register, 49.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cornell alumni, active-bar rate
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3984663
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Goodwin Procter
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90017
- Phone
- (213) 426-2621
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen Edward Lee'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 Lee licensed?
Stephen Lee is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen Edward Lee admitted to the bar?
Stephen Edward Lee's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Stephen Edward Lee go to law school?
Stephen Edward Lee attended CORNELL.
What company does Stephen Edward Lee work for?
Stephen Edward Lee is associated with Goodwin Procter in Los Angeles, CA.
Is Stephen Edward Lee in good standing?
Yes, Stephen Edward Lee holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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