New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Sisson Sligar
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1975
- Admitted
- 51
- Years in bar
- 1630466
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Sisson Sligar appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1975 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 51 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Sisson Sligar is registered as bar number 1630466 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 Milbank LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD.
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 James compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, James Sisson Sligar is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
51 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
51 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,070 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
The 1975 admission class today
Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.9% 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
- 1630466
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Milbank LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 530-5839
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Sisson Sligar'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 James Sligar licensed?
James Sligar is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Sisson Sligar admitted to the bar?
James Sisson Sligar's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did James Sisson Sligar go to law school?
James Sisson Sligar attended HARVARD.
What company does James Sisson Sligar work for?
James Sisson Sligar is associated with Milbank LLP in New York, NY.
Is James Sisson Sligar in good standing?
Not currently, James Sisson Sligar's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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