New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Lakshmiwatie Shiwnandan
Hugh Wooding Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2017
- Admitted
- 9
- Years in bar
- 5545215
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2017, Lakshmiwatie Shiwnandan 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
- Hugh Wooding Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5545215 on the New York register belongs to Lakshmiwatie Shiwnandan, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Davis Polk & Wardwell, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HUGH WOODING LAW SCHOOL (38 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Lakshmiwatie Shiwnandan 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, Lakshmiwatie Shiwnandan 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
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Hugh Wooding Law School's active-bar rate
Of Hugh Wooding Law School's 38 alumni in the New York register, 87.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Hugh Wooding Law School alumni, active-bar rate
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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5545215
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Davis Polk & Wardwell
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 450-4000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Lakshmiwatie Shiwnandan'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 Lakshmiwatie Shiwnandan licensed?
Lakshmiwatie Shiwnandan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Lakshmiwatie Shiwnandan admitted to the bar?
Lakshmiwatie Shiwnandan has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did Lakshmiwatie Shiwnandan go to law school?
Lakshmiwatie Shiwnandan attended HUGH WOODING LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Lakshmiwatie Shiwnandan work for?
Lakshmiwatie Shiwnandan is associated with Davis Polk & Wardwell in New York, NY.
Is Lakshmiwatie Shiwnandan in good standing?
Yes, Lakshmiwatie Shiwnandan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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