New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Frances Hayley Gourdie
University Of Waikato - Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2017
- Admitted
- 9
- Years in bar
- 5559760
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2017, Frances Hayley Gourdie 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
- University Of Waikato - Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5559760 on the New York register belongs to Frances Hayley Gourdie, 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 Simmons & Simmons LLP, located in London Ec2y 9ss. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO - LAW SCHOOL.
State context & due diligence
Frances Hayley Gourdie 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, Frances Hayley Gourdie 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
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
- 5559760
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Simmons & Simmons LLP
- City
- London Ec2y 9ss
- Phone
- +44 0207628 2020
Education
UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO - LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Frances Hayley Gourdie'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.
Other Attorneys at Simmons & Simmons LLP
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Frances Gourdie licensed?
Frances Gourdie is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Frances Hayley Gourdie admitted to the bar?
Frances Hayley Gourdie has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did Frances Hayley Gourdie go to law school?
Frances Hayley Gourdie attended UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO - LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Frances Hayley Gourdie work for?
Frances Hayley Gourdie is associated with Simmons & Simmons LLP in London Ec2y 9ss.
Is Frances Hayley Gourdie in good standing?
Yes, Frances Hayley Gourdie holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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