New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Maia Catherine Bessemer
University Of Toronto alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2017
- Admitted
- 9
- Years in bar
- 5491089
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2017, Maia Catherine Bessemer has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 9 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Toronto
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5491089 on the New York register belongs to Maia Catherine Bessemer, 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 Shopify Inc., located in Ottawa, On, K2p 2l8. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO (523 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Maia Catherine Bessemer 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
9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, Maia Catherine Bessemer sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
9 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
9 Top 88% higher than 12% 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 Maia compares to fellow University Of Toronto alumni
Among the 350 University Of Toronto graduates in the New York register, Maia Catherine Bessemer is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
9 years vs. University Of Toronto alumni
Years since admission - 350 NY-registered alumni of this school
9 Top 100% higher than 0% of 350 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
University Of Toronto's active-bar rate
Of University Of Toronto's 523 alumni in the New York register, 76.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Toronto alumni, active-bar rate
The 2017 admission class today
Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5491089
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Shopify Inc.
- City
- Ottawa, On, K2p 2l8
- Phone
- 1(613) 241-2828
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Maia Catherine Bessemer'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.
Other Attorneys at Shopify Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Maia Bessemer licensed?
Maia Bessemer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Maia Catherine Bessemer admitted to the bar?
Maia Catherine Bessemer has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did Maia Catherine Bessemer go to law school?
Maia Catherine Bessemer attended UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO.
What company does Maia Catherine Bessemer work for?
Maia Catherine Bessemer is associated with Shopify Inc. in Ottawa, On, K2p 2l8.
Is Maia Catherine Bessemer in good standing?
Yes, Maia Catherine Bessemer 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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