New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael James Sheehan
Wake Forest University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Chicago, IL. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5043633
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael James Sheehan appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2012 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 14 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Wake Forest University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael James Sheehan is registered as bar number 5043633 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Dechert LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60606. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Wake Forest University School of Law (309 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Michael compares to fellow Wake Forest University School Of Law alumni
Among the 283 Wake Forest University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michael James Sheehan is longer-tenured than 59% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. Wake Forest University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 283 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 41% higher than 59% of 283 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
Wake Forest University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Wake Forest University School Of Law's 309 alumni in the New York register, 81.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Wake Forest University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 5043633
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dechert LLP
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60606
- Phone
- (312) 375-0567
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael James Sheehan's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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Michael James Sheehan is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Sheehan licensed?
Michael Sheehan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael James Sheehan admitted to the bar?
Michael James Sheehan has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Michael James Sheehan go to law school?
Michael James Sheehan attended Wake Forest University School of Law.
What company does Michael James Sheehan work for?
Michael James Sheehan is associated with Dechert LLP in Chicago, IL.
Is Michael James Sheehan in good standing?
Not currently, Michael James Sheehan's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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