New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Daniel Foster Spies
University Of Michigan 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
- 5647466
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2018, Daniel Foster Spies 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 Michigan
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5647466 on the New York register belongs to Daniel Foster Spies, 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 Sidley Austin 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 MICHIGAN (2,063 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Daniel Foster Spies 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, Daniel Foster Spies 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
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 Daniel compares to fellow University Of Michigan alumni
Among the 1,206 University Of Michigan graduates in the New York register, Daniel Foster Spies is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
8 years vs. University Of Michigan alumni
Years since admission - 1,206 NY-registered alumni of this school
8 Top 100% higher than 0% of 1,206 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Michigan's active-bar rate
Of University Of Michigan's 2,063 alumni in the New York register, 61.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Michigan 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
- 5647466
- Year Admitted
- 2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sidley Austin LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 839-5860
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Daniel Foster Spies'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 Daniel Spies licensed?
Daniel Spies is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Daniel Foster Spies admitted to the bar?
Daniel Foster Spies has been on the New York bar register since 2018.
Where did Daniel Foster Spies go to law school?
Daniel Foster Spies attended UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.
What company does Daniel Foster Spies work for?
Daniel Foster Spies is associated with Sidley Austin LLP in New York, NY.
Is Daniel Foster Spies in good standing?
Yes, Daniel Foster Spies holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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