Howard Univ

22 registered attorneys

Howard Univ has produced 22 attorneys registered with the New York State Bar, of which 0 (0.0%) are currently active. The largest concentration of alumni practice in , (10 attorneys). The most recent admission class (2000) added 1 new attorneys.

What the alumni data reveals

Howard Univ has 22 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 Howard Univ alumni with 10 registered attorneys (45.5% of alumni in this dataset). The top 5 cities for this school's graduates are (10), New York (5), Baltimore (1), Beverly Hills (1), Brooklyn (1) — 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 (2000) produced 1 new attorneys, providing a rough pulse on current graduating-class scale; comparing 2000 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 Howard Univ, 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 12 (54.5%)
Deceased 5 (22.7%)
Suspended, delinquent 3 (13.6%)
Resigned 1 (4.5%)
Disbarred 1 (4.5%)

Top Cities

, 10
NEW YORK, NY 5
BALTIMORE, MD 1
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 1
BROOKLYN, NY 1
LANDOVER, MD 1
Largo, MD 1
New York, NY 1
WESTBURY, NY 1

Recent Admissions

Class of 2000 1 admitted
Class of 1999 1 admitted
Class of 1998 1 admitted
Class of 1996 1 admitted
Class of 1995 2 admitted
Class of 1994 1 admitted
Class of 1992 2 admitted
Class of 1989 1 admitted
Class of 1987 1 admitted
Class of 1986 1 admitted

Alumni Directory

Name Status
Marva Antoinette Allen Currently registered
Rupert V. Barry Currently registered
Melissa Kristen Breaux Suspended, delinquent
William H. Cooper Deceased
Nicole Frances Cosby Currently registered
Kathie Ezeria Davidson Currently registered
Victor O. Frazer Currently registered
Ladonna Lynette Griffith Currently registered
Bonnie Claire Harper-Thuleweit Currently registered
Sharon Nolan Leesang Deceased
Lorna Lydia Lightfoot Currently registered
Dawn Darice Ollivierre Currently registered
Leslie Labrousse Rowe Currently registered
Jawn A. Sandifer Deceased
Phillis Lu Simpson Currently registered
Rita Sinkfield Belin Currently registered
Shireene Denise Skeeter-Read Suspended, delinquent
Ava Solomon Resigned
James Elmer Walker Deceased
Lamont N. White Deceased
Othia M. White Suspended, delinquent
Jesse Lincoln Woodard Disbarred

Frequently Asked Questions

How many attorneys graduated from Howard Univ?

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

Where do Howard Univ graduates practice?

The most common practice location for Howard Univ graduates is , , with 10 attorneys. Alumni practice across 9 cities.

What is the bar status rate for Howard Univ alumni?

Of 22 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 Howard Univ recently?

In 2000, 1 attorneys from Howard Univ 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.