New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Stephen Lawrence Nichols

Columbia University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 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.

2001
Admitted
25
Years in bar
3951456
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Stephen Lawrence Nichols 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
Columbia University School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2001
25 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Columbia University School Of Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
3951456
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 3951456 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Stephen Lawrence Nichols, 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 Salesforce.Com, Inc., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.

State context & due diligence

After 25 years on the register, Stephen Lawrence Nichols 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 Lawrence Nichols'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

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Columbia University School Of Law alumni

Among the 305 Columbia University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Stephen Lawrence Nichols is longer-tenured than 78% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

25 years vs. Columbia University School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 305 NY-registered alumni of this school

25 Top 22% higher than 78% of 305 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

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.

60%65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years2001 class 66.2% 80% ▲ +20.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2001 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
3951456
Year Admitted
2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Mar 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Salesforce.Com, Inc.
County
New York
ZIP Code
10036
Phone
(646) 408-8227

Education

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Stephen Lawrence Nichols'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Stephen Lawrence Nichols'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 Stephen Nichols licensed?

Stephen Nichols is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Stephen Lawrence Nichols admitted to the bar?

Stephen Lawrence Nichols's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.

Where did Stephen Lawrence Nichols go to law school?

Stephen Lawrence Nichols attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.

What company does Stephen Lawrence Nichols work for?

Stephen Lawrence Nichols is associated with Salesforce.Com, Inc. in New York, NY.

Is Stephen Lawrence Nichols in good standing?

Yes, Stephen Lawrence Nichols holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.