New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Madeleine Beth Vella

University Of New South Wales alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2018
Admitted
8
Years in bar
5577531
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2018, Madeleine Beth Vella has built 8 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

8 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of New South Wales

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2018
8 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of New South Wales
80.8% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5577531
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5577531 on the New York register belongs to Madeleine Beth Vella, 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 Wilson Sonsini, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES (120 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Madeleine Beth Vella 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

8 years into an active New York practice since a 2018 admission, Madeleine Beth Vella sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

8 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

8 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 Madeleine compares to fellow University Of New South Wales alumni

Among the 64 University Of New South Wales graduates in the New York register, Madeleine Beth Vella is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

8 years vs. University Of New South Wales alumni

Years since admission - 64 NY-registered alumni of this school

8 Top 100% higher than 0% of 64 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

University Of New South Wales's active-bar rate

Of University Of New South Wales's 120 alumni in the New York register, 80.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of New South Wales alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%80.8%
University Of New South Wales alumni, active-bar rate

The 2018 admission class today

Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75% Statewide, all years2018 class 66.2% 73.2% ▲ +10.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2018 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5577531
Year Admitted
2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jan 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Wilson Sonsini
ZIP Code
20006
Phone
(347) 949-2989

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Madeleine Beth Vella'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

Madeleine Beth Vella'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 Madeleine Vella licensed?

Madeleine Vella is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Madeleine Beth Vella admitted to the bar?

Madeleine Beth Vella has been on the New York bar register since 2018.

Where did Madeleine Beth Vella go to law school?

Madeleine Beth Vella attended UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES.

What company does Madeleine Beth Vella work for?

Madeleine Beth Vella is associated with Wilson Sonsini in Washington, DC.

Is Madeleine Beth Vella in good standing?

Yes, Madeleine Beth Vella holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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