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 September 2026
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 (552 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.
20 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
20 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 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%.
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
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 · September 2026
Mcgill University's active-bar rate
Of Mcgill University's 552 alumni in the New York register, 75.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2006 admission class today
Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 66.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
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
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Laesha J Smith's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same firm affiliation: Poulus Ensom Smith LLP
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
View all attorneys at this firm →Near-tenure Mcgill University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2006 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2006), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2006 whose listed office city differs from Vancouver Bc V7x1m5, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Laesha J Smith with the closest admission year to 2006. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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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").
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