New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Jeffrey Laurence Willian

American University, Washington College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in Chicago, IL. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2017
Admitted
9
Years in bar
5532478
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2017, Jeffrey Laurence Willian 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
American University, Washington College Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2017
9 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
American University, Washington College Of Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5532478
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5532478 on the New York register belongs to Jeffrey Laurence Willian, 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 Kirkland & Ellis LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60654. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW.

State context & due diligence

Jeffrey Laurence Willian 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, Jeffrey Laurence Willian 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

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 · May 2026

How Jeffrey compares to fellow American University, Washington College Of Law alumni

Among the 152 American University, Washington College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Jeffrey Laurence Willian is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

9 years vs. American University, Washington College Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 152 NY-registered alumni of this school

9 Top 100% higher than 0% of 152 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 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.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2017 class 66.2% 91.3% ▲ +37.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2017 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5532478
Year Admitted
2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Feb 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
ZIP Code
60654
Phone
(312) 862-2257

Education

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Jeffrey Laurence Willian'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Jeffrey Laurence Willian's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jeffrey Willian licensed?

Jeffrey Willian is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Jeffrey Laurence Willian admitted to the bar?

Jeffrey Laurence Willian has been on the New York bar register since 2017.

Where did Jeffrey Laurence Willian go to law school?

Jeffrey Laurence Willian attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW.

What company does Jeffrey Laurence Willian work for?

Jeffrey Laurence Willian is associated with Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL.

Is Jeffrey Laurence Willian in good standing?

Yes, Jeffrey Laurence Willian holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.