New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Lara Samet Buchwald
New York University Sch. Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4700944
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Lara Samet Buchwald has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University Sch. Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Lara Samet Buchwald carries New York bar registration 4700944, 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 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCH. OF LAW (5 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Lara Samet Buchwald 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
Lara Samet Buchwald was admitted in 2009, giving 17 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.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
New York University Sch. Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New York University Sch. Of Law's 5 alumni in the New York register, 80% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York University Sch. Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4700944
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 450-4351
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Lara Samet Buchwald'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 Lara Buchwald licensed?
Lara Buchwald is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Lara Samet Buchwald admitted to the bar?
Lara Samet Buchwald was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Lara Samet Buchwald go to law school?
Lara Samet Buchwald attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCH. OF LAW.
What company does Lara Samet Buchwald work for?
Lara Samet Buchwald is associated with Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY.
Is Lara Samet Buchwald in good standing?
Yes, Lara Samet Buchwald holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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