New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Thomas Converse Bright
Pepperdine University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in San Francisco, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4572194
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas Converse Bright has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Pepperdine University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas Converse Bright carries New York bar registration 4572194, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Cera LLP, located in San Francisco, CA, ZIP 94111. Educational background: Pepperdine University School of Law (187 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Thomas Converse Bright 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
Thomas Converse Bright was admitted in 2008, giving 18 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.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
18 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 Thomas compares to fellow Pepperdine University School Of Law alumni
Among the 160 Pepperdine University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Thomas Converse Bright is longer-tenured than 68% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. Pepperdine University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 160 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 32% higher than 68% of 160 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
Pepperdine University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Pepperdine University School Of Law's 187 alumni in the New York register, 83.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Pepperdine University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4572194
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cera LLP
- City
- San Francisco, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94111
- Phone
- (415) 977-2229
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Converse Bright'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 Thomas Bright licensed?
Thomas Bright is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Converse Bright admitted to the bar?
Thomas Converse Bright was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Thomas Converse Bright go to law school?
Thomas Converse Bright attended Pepperdine University School of Law.
What company does Thomas Converse Bright work for?
Thomas Converse Bright is associated with Cera LLP in San Francisco, CA.
Is Thomas Converse Bright in good standing?
Yes, Thomas Converse Bright holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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