Sunyab

22 registered attorneys

Sunyab 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 , (15 attorneys). The most recent admission class (1997) added 1 new attorneys.

What the alumni data reveals

Sunyab 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 Sunyab alumni with 15 registered attorneys (68.2% of alumni in this dataset). The top 5 cities for this school's graduates are (15), Bronx (1), Buffalo (1), Lafayette (1), Mc Lean (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 (1997) produced 1 new attorneys, providing a rough pulse on current graduating-class scale; comparing 1997 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 Sunyab, 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 11 (50.0%)
Deceased 9 (40.9%)
Resigned 1 (4.5%)
Delinquent 1 (4.5%)

Top Cities

, 15
BRONX, NY 1
BUFFALO, NY 1
Lafayette, LA 1
Mc Lean, VA 1
ORCHARD PARK, NY 1
ROCHESTER, NY 1
RUSH, NY 1

Recent Admissions

Class of 1997 1 admitted
Class of 1993 1 admitted
Class of 1991 1 admitted
Class of 1987 1 admitted
Class of 1985 3 admitted
Class of 1984 3 admitted
Class of 1983 2 admitted
Class of 1982 2 admitted
Class of 1979 2 admitted
Class of 1977 1 admitted

Alumni Directory

Name Status
Mary Thornton Afflerbach Currently registered
Laurence D. Behr Deceased
Anthony Charles Ben Deceased
Bryan G. Brockway Deceased
William Robert Bryndle Deceased
David Paul Chapus Currently registered
Cory J. Ciambella Currently registered
Mark Cohen Currently registered
Thomas Patrick Connelly Delinquent
Dana T. Cowan Deceased
James Preston Davis Deceased
Ann Elizabeth Ford Currently registered
Sylvia M. Fordice Currently registered
Stephen Marian Gielowski Currently registered
Christopher Joseph Jones Deceased
Lois Varisco Kelly Resigned
Karen Beth Leeds Currently registered
Michael A. Marra Currently registered
William Christopher Rieth Currently registered
Michael Francis Schmit Currently registered
Mary Margaret Sullivan Deceased
Leonard F. Walentynowicz Deceased

Frequently Asked Questions

How many attorneys graduated from Sunyab?

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

Where do Sunyab graduates practice?

The most common practice location for Sunyab graduates is , , with 15 attorneys. Alumni practice across 8 cities.

What is the bar status rate for Sunyab 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 Sunyab recently?

In 1997, 1 attorneys from Sunyab 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.