University Of Houston

126 registered attorneys

University Of Houston has produced 126 attorneys registered with the New York State Bar, of which 0 (0.0%) are currently active. The largest concentration of alumni practice in , (36 attorneys). The most recent admission class (2018) added 1 new attorneys.

What the alumni data reveals

University Of Houston has 126 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 University Of Houston alumni with 36 registered attorneys (28.6% of alumni in this dataset). The top 5 cities for this school's graduates are (36), Houston (20), New York (14), Austin (3), New York (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 1 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 University Of Houston, 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 85 (67.5%)
Suspended, delinquent 14 (11.1%)
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday 13 (10.3%)
Deceased 6 (4.8%)
Delinquent 5 (4.0%)
Resigned 3 (2.4%)

Top Cities

, 36
HOUSTON, TX 20
NEW YORK, NY 14
AUSTIN, TX 3
New York, NY 3
DALLAS, TX 2
Dallas, TX 2
FLORHAM PARK, NJ 2
SAN DIEGO, CA 2
ALBANY, NY 1

Recent Admissions

Class of 2018 1 admitted
Class of 2017 2 admitted
Class of 2016 1 admitted
Class of 2015 1 admitted
Class of 2014 1 admitted
Class of 2013 2 admitted
Class of 2012 3 admitted
Class of 2011 1 admitted
Class of 2010 4 admitted
Class of 2009 2 admitted

Alumni Directory

Name Status
Marian Dorothy Rosen Currently registered
Rick J. Rutman Currently registered
Rhea Dean Sanderson Deceased
Barry Jay Schindler Currently registered
Sarah Alice Scott Resigned
Karen Eagan Shelton Currently registered
Beatrice Mary Smith Currently registered
Louise Hea Smith Currently registered
Eric Spiegler Currently registered
Lore C. Steinhauser Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Mikhail Mavropoulos Stoliarenko Currently registered
Michele Elizabeth Taylor Currently registered
Marcie Lefeber Trettin Suspended, delinquent
Sara Triplett Currently registered
Adam Q Voyles Currently registered
Travis James Wahl Currently registered
Shih-Ning Wang Currently registered
Hiroki Watanabe Suspended, delinquent
Austin Lidstone Webber Suspended, delinquent
Philip Douglas Weller Currently registered
Geoffrey Symons Welsh Currently registered
Gary Whitaker Currently registered
Douglas Richard Wight Suspended, delinquent
Julia Sisson Williams Currently registered
Ni Yan Currently registered
William Mark Young Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday

Frequently Asked Questions

How many attorneys graduated from University Of Houston?

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

Where do University Of Houston graduates practice?

The most common practice location for University Of Houston graduates is , , with 36 attorneys. Alumni practice across 10 cities.

What is the bar status rate for University Of Houston alumni?

Of 126 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 University Of Houston recently?

In 2018, 1 attorneys from University Of Houston 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.