Yeshiva University Cardozo

14 registered attorneys

Yeshiva University Cardozo has produced 14 attorneys registered with the New York State Bar, of which 0 (0.0%) are currently active. The largest concentration of alumni practice in , (6 attorneys). The most recent admission class (2015) added 1 new attorneys.

What the alumni data reveals

Yeshiva University Cardozo has 14 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 Yeshiva University Cardozo alumni with 6 registered attorneys (42.9% of alumni in this dataset). The top 5 cities for this school's graduates are (6), Culver City (1), Monroe (1), New York (1), New York (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 (2015) produced 1 new attorneys, providing a rough pulse on current graduating-class scale; comparing 2015 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 Yeshiva University Cardozo, 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 6 (42.9%)
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday 2 (14.3%)
Deceased 2 (14.3%)
Disbarred 1 (7.1%)

Top Cities

, 6
CULVER CITY, CA 1
MONROE, WI 1
NEW YORK, NY 1
New York, NY 1
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 1

Recent Admissions

Class of 2015 1 admitted
Class of 2001 1 admitted
Class of 2000 2 admitted
Class of 1996 2 admitted
Class of 1995 2 admitted
Class of 1992 1 admitted
Class of 1989 1 admitted
Class of 1985 1 admitted

Alumni Directory

Name Status
Carol Hogan Ash Currently registered
Kevin I. Cohen Disbarred
Eli Adam Franks Currently registered
Jonas Wingate Kant Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Bruce Howard Kaye Deceased
Faun Marie Phillipson Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Carmen M. Rinkunas Deceased
Abraham Joseph Safdie Currently registered
Jessica Dawn Ursell Currently registered
Shane David Wax Currently registered
Valerie S. Wolfman Currently registered

Frequently Asked Questions

How many attorneys graduated from Yeshiva University Cardozo?

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

Where do Yeshiva University Cardozo graduates practice?

The most common practice location for Yeshiva University Cardozo graduates is , , with 6 attorneys. Alumni practice across 6 cities.

What is the bar status rate for Yeshiva University Cardozo alumni?

Of 14 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 Yeshiva University Cardozo recently?

In 2015, 1 attorneys from Yeshiva University Cardozo 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.