New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Liam Neil Murphy
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Boston, MA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5438817
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Liam Neil Murphy has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5438817 on the New York register belongs to Liam Neil Murphy, currently in active 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 Kirkland & Ellis LLP, located in Boston, MA, ZIP 02116. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Liam Neil Murphy 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
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Liam Neil Murphy sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Liam compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Liam Neil Murphy is longer-tenured than 1% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 99% higher than 1% of 1,236 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 · May 2026
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5438817
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP
- City
- Boston, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02116
- Phone
- (617) 385-7568
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Liam Neil Murphy'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 Liam Murphy licensed?
Liam Murphy is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Liam Neil Murphy admitted to the bar?
Liam Neil Murphy has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Liam Neil Murphy go to law school?
Liam Neil Murphy attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Liam Neil Murphy work for?
Liam Neil Murphy is associated with Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Boston, MA.
Is Liam Neil Murphy in good standing?
Yes, Liam Neil Murphy 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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