New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Francis John Acott
Northwestern University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015, registered office in San Francisco, CA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2015
- Admitted
- 11
- Years in bar
- 5302948
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2015, Francis John Acott has built 11 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 11 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Northwestern University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5302948 on the New York register belongs to Francis John Acott, 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 Latham & Watkins, located in San Francisco, CA, ZIP 94111. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (570 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Francis John Acott 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
11 years into an active New York practice since a 2015 admission, Francis John Acott sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
11 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
11 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Francis compares to fellow Northwestern University alumni
Among the 422 Northwestern University graduates in the New York register, Francis John Acott is longer-tenured than 4% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
11 years vs. Northwestern University alumni
Years since admission - 422 NY-registered alumni of this school
11 Top 96% higher than 4% of 422 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Northwestern University's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern University's 570 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Northwestern University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2015 admission class today
Of the 8,867 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2015, 90.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5302948
- Year Admitted
- 2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Latham & Watkins
- City
- San Francisco, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94111
- Phone
- (415) 395-8852
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Francis John Acott'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 Francis Acott licensed?
Francis Acott is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Francis John Acott admitted to the bar?
Francis John Acott has been on the New York bar register since 2015.
Where did Francis John Acott go to law school?
Francis John Acott attended NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY.
What company does Francis John Acott work for?
Francis John Acott is associated with Latham & Watkins in San Francisco, CA.
Is Francis John Acott in good standing?
Yes, Francis John Acott holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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