New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
David Macdonald
Rutgers Newark alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2901320
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Macdonald appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1998 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 28 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Rutgers Newark
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Macdonald is registered as bar number 2901320 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Kirkland & Ellis, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: RUTGERS NEWARK (822 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How David compares to fellow Rutgers Newark alumni
Among the 423 Rutgers Newark graduates in the New York register, David Macdonald is longer-tenured than 8% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Rutgers Newark alumni
Years since admission - 423 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 92% higher than 8% of 423 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
Rutgers Newark's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers Newark's 822 alumni in the New York register, 54.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Rutgers Newark alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2901320
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kirkland & Ellis
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (212) 446-4805
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Macdonald's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 David Macdonald licensed?
David Macdonald is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Macdonald admitted to the bar?
David Macdonald's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did David Macdonald go to law school?
David Macdonald attended RUTGERS NEWARK.
What company does David Macdonald work for?
David Macdonald is associated with Kirkland & Ellis in New York, NY.
Is David Macdonald in good standing?
Not currently, David Macdonald's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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