New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Laura Denise Compton

Georgetown University Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2006
Admitted
20
Years in bar
4418026
NY reg #

The record in one line

Laura Denise Compton 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
Georgetown University Law Center

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
Georgetown University Law Center
81.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4418026
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Laura Denise Compton carries New York bar registration 4418026, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Securities And Exchange Commission, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20549. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY LAW CENTER (6,427 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Laura Denise Compton 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

Laura Denise Compton 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 Laura compares to fellow Georgetown University Law Center alumni

Among the 353 Georgetown University Law Center graduates in the New York register, Laura Denise Compton is longer-tenured than 73% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

20 years vs. Georgetown University Law Center alumni

Years since admission - 353 NY-registered alumni of this school

20 Top 27% higher than 73% of 353 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 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

Georgetown University Law Center's active-bar rate

Of Georgetown University Law Center's 6,427 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Georgetown University Law Center alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%81.3%
Georgetown University Law Center 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
4418026
Year Admitted
2006 (20 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Oct 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Securities And Exchange Commission
ZIP Code
20549
Phone
(202) 551-6000

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Laura Denise Compton'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.

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Before you rely on this record

Laura Denise Compton'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 Compton licensed?

Laura Compton is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Laura Denise Compton admitted to the bar?

Laura Denise Compton was admitted to the bar in 2006.

Where did Laura Denise Compton go to law school?

Laura Denise Compton attended GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY LAW CENTER.

What company does Laura Denise Compton work for?

Laura Denise Compton is associated with Securities And Exchange Commission in Washington, DC.

Is Laura Denise Compton in good standing?

Yes, Laura Denise Compton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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