Emory

191 registered attorneys

Emory has produced 191 attorneys registered with the New York State Bar, of which 0 (0.0%) are currently active. The largest concentration of alumni practice in , (60 attorneys). The most recent admission class (2018) added 2 new attorneys.

What the alumni data reveals

Emory has 191 alumni registered with the New York State Bar, with 0 (0.0%) currently in active standing. The active-status share is a meaningful signal for prospective students and employers: it captures how many graduates are still practicing law under their New York bar credential versus those who have retired, moved to other jurisdictions, or transitioned into business, academia, or public service roles that do not require active bar membership. A rate near 0.0% is within the normal range for established law schools with alumni populations spanning multiple decades of admission classes.

Geographic placement is concentrated: , is the single largest market for Emory alumni with 60 registered attorneys (31.4% of alumni in this dataset). The top 5 cities for this school's graduates are (60), New York (46), Atlanta (7), New York (3), Washington (3) — placement patterns that reflect both proximity to the school and the historical strength of its alumni network in those markets. The most recent admission class (2018) produced 2 new attorneys, providing a rough pulse on current graduating-class scale; comparing 2018 against earlier years in the distribution below gives a sense of pipeline growth or contraction.

Law school affiliation matters for network effects, signaling, and specific practice pipelines — but it is not a direct predictor of individual attorney competence for your matter. When using this page to evaluate an attorney who graduated from Emory, treat the school as one data point alongside bar status, years of practice, discipline history, practice area alignment, and client references. For students comparing law schools, the alumni-active rate and geographic distribution here reflect outcomes for New York-registered graduates only — consult ABA-required disclosures and the school's own employment reports for complete placement data. The information below is drawn from public bar registration records and is not endorsement, ranking, or evaluation of the school's academic program.

Status Distribution

Currently registered 136 (71.2%)
Suspended, delinquent 18 (9.4%)
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday 14 (7.3%)
Delinquent 12 (6.3%)
Deceased 6 (3.1%)
Resigned 4 (2.1%)

Top Cities

, 60
NEW YORK, NY 46
ATLANTA, GA 7
New York, NY 3
WASHINGTON, DC 3
Washington, DC 3
Atlanta, GA 2
BETHESDA, MD 2
HUNTINGTON, NY 2
46005 VALENCIA, 1

Recent Admissions

Class of 2018 2 admitted
Class of 2016 1 admitted
Class of 2015 1 admitted
Class of 2014 6 admitted
Class of 2013 3 admitted
Class of 2012 2 admitted
Class of 2010 5 admitted
Class of 2009 7 admitted
Class of 2008 6 admitted
Class of 2007 6 admitted

Alumni Directory

Name Status
Sage L. Schoenfeld Currently registered
Leah Weitzen Seymour Currently registered
Benish Adeel Shah Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Amy Raphael Shane Currently registered
Douglas Andrew Shaw Currently registered
Lisa M. Sheppard Currently registered
Antonia Birgitta Sherman Currently registered
Meg Allison Shevach Suspended, delinquent
Daniel R. Shier Suspended, delinquent
Justin Vaun Shur Currently registered
Jeffrey Marc Siminoff Delinquent
Diane Roggen Sirull Currently registered
Lauri Slavitt Suspended, delinquent
Eric Warren Sleeper Currently registered
Lisa Solomon Currently registered
Howard L. Sosnik Currently registered
Tracey Jane Stelzer Delinquent
David T Stephenson Currently registered
Gordon Kayser Strauss Currently registered
Margaret Ellen Strickler Currently registered
Jonathan Eric Stulberg Currently registered
Tracey Ann Tiska Currently registered
Peter Woodward Tomlinson Currently registered
Ryan A. Trapani Currently registered
Michael T. Voytek Currently registered
Brooke Underwood Walker Deceased
James C. Walsh Currently registered
Gayllis Robinson Ward Currently registered
Richard Glenn Warren Currently registered
David Weiner Currently registered
Steven Jay Weissman Suspended, delinquent
Evan Scott Weitz Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Douglas Wiesenthal Currently registered
John Legare Williams Currently registered
Michael J. Willner Suspended, delinquent
Jili Xue Currently registered
Jae Wook Yoo Suspended, delinquent
Hokeun Yoon Suspended, delinquent
Deborah June Yu Currently registered
Sven Paul Zabka Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Heidi Lempert Zaner Currently registered

Frequently Asked Questions

How many attorneys graduated from Emory?

191 attorneys registered with the New York State Bar graduated from Emory. Of these, 0 (0.0%) are currently registered and active.

Where do Emory graduates practice?

The most common practice location for Emory graduates is , , with 60 attorneys. Alumni practice across 10 cities.

What is the bar status rate for Emory alumni?

Of 191 alumni, 0.0% are currently registered and active with the New York State Bar. The remaining 100.0% have other statuses including retired, suspended, or voluntarily resigned.

How many attorneys were admitted from Emory recently?

In 2018, 2 attorneys from Emory were admitted to the New York State Bar.

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Disclaimer: This data is sourced from public state bar registration records. PlainAttorney does not provide legal advice or endorsements. Always verify attorney credentials directly with the relevant state bar.

Source: NY Office of Court Administration via data.ny.gov — attorney registration dataset.

Verification: NY Courts Attorney Registration Search.