New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Tara Michele Lay
Thomas M. Cooley Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5229422
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2014, Tara Michele Lay has built 12 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 12 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Thomas M. Cooley Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5229422 on the New York register belongs to Tara Michele Lay, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Affirm, Inc., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10013. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: THOMAS M. COOLEY LAW.
State context & due diligence
Tara Michele Lay is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
12 years into an active New York practice since a 2014 admission, Tara Michele Lay sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
12 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
12 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2014 admission class today
Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5229422
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Affirm, Inc.
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10013
- Phone
- (704) 439-6141
Education
THOMAS M. COOLEY LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Tara Michele Lay'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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Tara Michele Lay'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 Tara Lay licensed?
Tara Lay is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Tara Michele Lay admitted to the bar?
Tara Michele Lay has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did Tara Michele Lay go to law school?
Tara Michele Lay attended THOMAS M. COOLEY LAW.
What company does Tara Michele Lay work for?
Tara Michele Lay is associated with Affirm, Inc. in New York, NY.
Is Tara Michele Lay in good standing?
Yes, Tara Michele Lay 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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