New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Emma Smith Shakeshaft
University Of Wisconsin Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Madison, WI. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5452297
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Emma Smith Shakeshaft has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 25% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #72 of 90
- by tenure in Madison office peers
- Law school
- University Of Wisconsin Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5452297 on the New York register belongs to Emma Smith Shakeshaft, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under University Of Wisconsin Law School, located in Madison, WI, ZIP 53706. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Wisconsin Law School (393 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Emma Smith Shakeshaft 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
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Emma Smith Shakeshaft sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 75% higher than 25% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Madison, WI office peers
In Madison, WI's NY-registered cohort of 90, Emma Smith Shakeshaft sits at local tenure rank #72 (79th percentile). See the Madison attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #72
- City cohort
- 90
- Local percentile
- 79th
- Admitted
- 2016
Nearest tenure peers in Madison
- Megan Beth Richardson admitted 2016 · 10 yr
- Colin Ritchey Stroud admitted 2016 · 10 yr
- Alexander Peter Vlisides admitted 2016 · 10 yr
- Christopher Robert Anderle admitted 2015 · 11 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Emma compares to fellow University Of Wisconsin Law School alumni
Among the 321 University Of Wisconsin Law School graduates in the New York register, Emma Smith Shakeshaft is longer-tenured than 38%.
10 years vs. University Of Wisconsin Law School alumni
Years since admission - 321 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 62% higher than 38% of 321 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 · August 2026
University Of Wisconsin Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Wisconsin Law School's 393 alumni in the New York register, 79.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Wisconsin Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5452297
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- University Of Wisconsin Law School
- City
- Madison, WI
- ZIP Code
- 53706
- Phone
- (608) 262-7301
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Emma Smith Shakeshaft's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Emma Shakeshaft licensed?
Emma Shakeshaft is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Emma Smith Shakeshaft admitted to the bar?
Emma Smith Shakeshaft has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Emma Smith Shakeshaft go to law school?
Emma Smith Shakeshaft attended University of Wisconsin Law School.
What company does Emma Smith Shakeshaft work for?
Emma Smith Shakeshaft is associated with University Of Wisconsin Law School in Madison, WI.
Is Emma Smith Shakeshaft in good standing?
Yes, Emma Smith Shakeshaft holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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