New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Laesha J Smith

Mcgill University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2006
Admitted
20
Years in bar
4438925
NY reg #

The record in one line

Laesha J Smith has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

20 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 49%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Mcgill University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2006
20 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Mcgill University
74% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4438925
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Laesha J Smith carries New York bar registration 4438925, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Poulus Ensom Smith LLP, located in Vancouver Bc V7x1m5. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: MCGILL UNIVERSITY (549 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Laesha J Smith remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Laesha J Smith was admitted in 2006, giving 20 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

20 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

20 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Laesha compares to fellow Mcgill University alumni

Among the 407 Mcgill University graduates in the New York register, Laesha J Smith is longer-tenured than 38% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

20 years vs. Mcgill University alumni

Years since admission - 407 NY-registered alumni of this school

20 Top 62% higher than 38% of 407 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 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

Mcgill University's active-bar rate

Of Mcgill University's 549 alumni in the New York register, 74% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Mcgill University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%74%
Mcgill University alumni, active-bar rate

The 2006 admission class today

Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 67.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

66%66.5%67%67.5%68% Statewide, all years2006 class 66.2% 67.6% ▲ +2.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2006 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4438925
Year Admitted
2006 (20 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Dec 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Poulus Ensom Smith LLP
City
Vancouver Bc V7x1m5
Phone
(778) 727-3506

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Laesha J Smith'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.

Before you rely on this record

Laesha J Smith'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 Laesha Smith licensed?

Laesha Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Laesha J Smith admitted to the bar?

Laesha J Smith was admitted to the bar in 2006.

Where did Laesha J Smith go to law school?

Laesha J Smith attended MCGILL UNIVERSITY.

What company does Laesha J Smith work for?

Laesha J Smith is associated with Poulus Ensom Smith LLP in Vancouver Bc V7x1m5.

Is Laesha J Smith in good standing?

Yes, Laesha J Smith holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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