New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Stephen E. Shay
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in Cambridge, MA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1271238
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Stephen E. Shay appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1977 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 49 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Stephen E. Shay is registered as bar number 1271238 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 Stephen Shay, located in Cambridge, MA, ZIP 02138. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
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 University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Stephen E. Shay is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,236 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
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% 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
- 1271238
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Stephen Shay
- City
- Cambridge, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02138
- Phone
- (617) 413-4231
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen E. Shay'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 Shay licensed?
Stephen Shay is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen E. Shay admitted to the bar?
Stephen E. Shay's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did Stephen E. Shay go to law school?
Stephen E. Shay attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Stephen E. Shay work for?
Stephen E. Shay is associated with Stephen Shay in Cambridge, MA.
Is Stephen E. Shay in good standing?
Not currently, Stephen E. Shay's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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