New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Marc Auret Van Heerden

University Of Pennsylvania alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

2018
Admitted
8
Years in bar
5603329
NY reg #

The record in one line

Marc Auret Van Heerden has held an active New York bar license for 8 years — admitted in 2018, longer-tenured 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 Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5603329
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Marc Auret Van Heerden is registered as bar number 5603329 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2018, representing roughly 8 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT LLP, located in London Ec2y 9hu. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA — which has 2,370 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Marc Auret Van Heerden was admitted in 2018, giving 8 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.

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

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). This entry sits in this band. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). Above this entry. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). Above this entry. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Above this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Above this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). Above this entry. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). Above this entry. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Above this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5603329
Year Admitted
2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Sep 2026

Location & Contact

Company
SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT LLP
City
London Ec2y 9hu
Phone
+44-(0)20-3410-4098

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Marc Auret Van Heerden's current status is "Currently registered".

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% Verify status before engaging
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Marc Van Heerden licensed?

Marc Van Heerden is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was Marc Auret Van Heerden admitted to the bar?

Marc Auret Van Heerden was admitted to the bar in 2018.

Where did Marc Auret Van Heerden go to law school?

Marc Auret Van Heerden attended UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.

What company does Marc Auret Van Heerden work for?

Marc Auret Van Heerden is associated with SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT LLP in London Ec2y 9hu.

Is Marc Auret Van Heerden in good standing?

Yes, Marc Auret Van Heerden has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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