New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Virginia J. Clarke
Northwestern University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Ithaca, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2261899
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Virginia J. Clarke ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Northwestern University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2261899 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Virginia J. Clarke, 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 Cornell Law School, located in Ithaca, NY (Tompkins County), ZIP 14853. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (570 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Virginia J. Clarke 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 Virginia J. Clarke's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Virginia compares to fellow Northwestern University alumni
Among the 422 Northwestern University graduates in the New York register, Virginia J. Clarke is longer-tenured than 96% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. Northwestern University alumni
Years since admission - 422 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 4% higher than 96% of 422 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
Northwestern University's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern University's 570 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Northwestern University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2261899
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cornell Law School
- City
- Ithaca, NY
- County
- Tompkins
- ZIP Code
- 14853
- Phone
- (607) 255-1529
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Virginia J. Clarke'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 Virginia Clarke licensed?
Virginia Clarke is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Virginia J. Clarke admitted to the bar?
Virginia J. Clarke's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Virginia J. Clarke go to law school?
Virginia J. Clarke attended NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY.
What company does Virginia J. Clarke work for?
Virginia J. Clarke is associated with Cornell Law School in Ithaca, NY.
Is Virginia J. Clarke in good standing?
Yes, Virginia J. Clarke holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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