New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Brian Richard Prewitt
Boston University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in Boston, MA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2017
- Admitted
- 9
- Years in bar
- 5566898
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2017, Brian Richard Prewitt has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 9 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5566898 on the New York register belongs to Brian Richard Prewitt, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Kirkland & Ellis LLP, located in Boston, MA, ZIP 02116. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Boston University School of Law (6,396 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Brian Richard Prewitt 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
9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, Brian Richard Prewitt sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
9 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
9 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 Brian compares to fellow Boston University School Of Law alumni
Among the 3,331 Boston University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Brian Richard Prewitt is longer-tenured than 11% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
9 years vs. Boston University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 3,331 NY-registered alumni of this school
9 Top 89% higher than 11% of 3,331 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Boston University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Boston University School Of Law's 6,396 alumni in the New York register, 79.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Boston University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2017 admission class today
Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5566898
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP
- City
- Boston, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02116
- Phone
- (617) 385-7463
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Brian Richard Prewitt'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 Brian Prewitt licensed?
Brian Prewitt is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Brian Richard Prewitt admitted to the bar?
Brian Richard Prewitt has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did Brian Richard Prewitt go to law school?
Brian Richard Prewitt attended Boston University School of Law.
What company does Brian Richard Prewitt work for?
Brian Richard Prewitt is associated with Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Boston, MA.
Is Brian Richard Prewitt in good standing?
Yes, Brian Richard Prewitt holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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