Was apostle paul a part of the Sanhedrin counsel?

There is no definitive evidence that Apostle Paul was a member of the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council. However, he was a Pharisee and was highly educated in Jewish law, which would have positioned him closely to the Sanhedrin's activities. Some interpretations of Acts 7:58 suggest he may have been present during Stephen's stoning, but this does not confirm his membership. Ultimately, while he was a prominent figure in early Christianity, his exact relationship to the Sanhedrin remains uncertain.