New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Valerie Cross Dorn

Syracuse College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Ithaca, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1991
Admitted
35
Years in bar
2380574
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Valerie Cross Dorn ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

35 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Syracuse College 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
1991
35 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Syracuse College Of Law
56.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2380574
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2380574 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Valerie Cross Dorn, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Cornell Univ Offc Of General Counsel, located in Ithaca, NY (Tompkins County), ZIP 14850. Educational background: SYRACUSE COLLEGE OF LAW (144 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 35 years on the register, Valerie Cross Dorn 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 Valerie Cross Dorn's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

35 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

35 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Valerie compares to fellow Syracuse College Of Law alumni

Among the 89 Syracuse College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Valerie Cross Dorn is longer-tenured than 88% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

35 years vs. Syracuse College Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 89 NY-registered alumni of this school

35 Top 12% higher than 88% of 89 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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

Syracuse College Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Syracuse College Of Law's 144 alumni in the New York register, 56.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Syracuse College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%56.3%
Syracuse College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1991 admission class today

Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75% Statewide, all years1991 class 66.2% 73.1% ▲ +10.4%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1991 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2380574
Year Admitted
1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Feb 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Cornell Univ Offc Of General Counsel
County
Tompkins
ZIP Code
14850
Phone
(607) 255-5124

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Valerie Cross Dorn'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

Valerie Cross Dorn'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 Valerie Dorn licensed?

Valerie Dorn is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Valerie Cross Dorn admitted to the bar?

Valerie Cross Dorn's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.

Where did Valerie Cross Dorn go to law school?

Valerie Cross Dorn attended SYRACUSE COLLEGE OF LAW.

What company does Valerie Cross Dorn work for?

Valerie Cross Dorn is associated with Cornell Univ Offc Of General Counsel in Ithaca, NY.

Is Valerie Cross Dorn in good standing?

Yes, Valerie Cross Dorn holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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