New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Brendon Ross Smith
University Of Toronto alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2018
- Admitted
- 8
- Years in bar
- 5581855
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2018, Brendon Ross Smith has built 8 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 8 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Toronto
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5581855 on the New York register belongs to Brendon Ross Smith, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Toronto (523 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Brendon Ross Smith is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
8 years into an active New York practice since a 2018 admission, Brendon Ross Smith sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
8 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
8 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Brendon compares to fellow University Of Toronto alumni
Among the 150 University Of Toronto graduates in the New York register, Brendon Ross Smith is longer-tenured than 49% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
8 years vs. University Of Toronto alumni
Years since admission - 150 NY-registered alumni of this school
8 Top 51% higher than 49% of 150 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Toronto's active-bar rate
Of University Of Toronto's 523 alumni in the New York register, 76.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Toronto alumni, active-bar rate
The 2018 admission class today
Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5581855
- Year Admitted
- 2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 373-2626
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Brendon Ross Smith's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
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 Brendon Smith licensed?
Brendon Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Brendon Ross Smith admitted to the bar?
Brendon Ross Smith has been on the New York bar register since 2018.
Where did Brendon Ross Smith go to law school?
Brendon Ross Smith attended University of Toronto.
What company does Brendon Ross Smith work for?
Brendon Ross Smith is associated with Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in New York, NY.
Is Brendon Ross Smith in good standing?
Yes, Brendon Ross Smith holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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