New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Angela Aziza Smedley
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in Chicago, IL. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2011
- Admitted
- 15
- Years in bar
- 4942132
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Angela Aziza Smedley has held an active New York bar license for 15 years — admitted in 2011, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 15 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Angela Aziza Smedley is registered as bar number 4942132 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2011, representing roughly 15 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Winston & Strawn LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60654. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: Columbia Law School — which has 21,447 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Angela Aziza Smedley was admitted in 2011, giving 15 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state — taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
15 years on the New York bar
Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys
15 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Angela compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Angela Aziza Smedley is longer-tenured than 55% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
15 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission — 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
15 Top 45% higher than 55% of 11,886 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4942132
- Year Admitted
- 2011 (15 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Winston & Strawn LLP
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60654
- Phone
- (312) 558-9889
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Angela Aziza Smedley's current status is "Currently registered".
Source: NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Angela Smedley licensed?
Angela Smedley is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".
When was Angela Aziza Smedley admitted to the bar?
Angela Aziza Smedley was admitted to the bar in 2011.
Where did Angela Aziza Smedley go to law school?
Angela Aziza Smedley attended Columbia Law School.
What company does Angela Aziza Smedley work for?
Angela Aziza Smedley is associated with Winston & Strawn LLP in Chicago, IL.
Is Angela Aziza Smedley in good standing?
Yes, Angela Aziza Smedley has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.
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