New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Laura Christine Alford

Mcgill University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2021. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2021
Admitted
5
Years in bar
5814561
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2021, Laura Christine Alford has built 5 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

5 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
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
2021
5 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
5814561
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5814561 on the New York register belongs to Laura Christine Alford, 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 Mccarthy Tetrault LLP, located in Toronto On M5k1e6. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: McGill University (549 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Laura Christine Alford 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

5 years into an active New York practice since a 2021 admission, Laura Christine Alford sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

5 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

5 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 Laura compares to fellow Mcgill University alumni

Among the 101 Mcgill University graduates in the New York register, Laura Christine Alford is longer-tenured than 31% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

5 years vs. Mcgill University alumni

Years since admission - 101 NY-registered alumni of this school

5 Top 69% higher than 31% of 101 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 45 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 2021 admission class today

Of the 7,829 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2021, 93.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2021 class 66.2% 93.8% ▲ +41.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2021 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5814561
Year Admitted
2021 (5 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jul 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Mccarthy Tetrault LLP
City
Toronto On M5k1e6
Phone
(416) 362-1812

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Laura Christine Alford'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

Laura Christine Alford'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 Laura Alford licensed?

Laura Alford is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Laura Christine Alford admitted to the bar?

Laura Christine Alford has been on the New York bar register since 2021.

Where did Laura Christine Alford go to law school?

Laura Christine Alford attended McGill University.

What company does Laura Christine Alford work for?

Laura Christine Alford is associated with Mccarthy Tetrault LLP in Toronto On M5k1e6.

Is Laura Christine Alford in good standing?

Yes, Laura Christine Alford holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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