New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Paul Whitfield Hughes
Yale Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4728325
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paul Whitfield Hughes has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Yale Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paul Whitfield Hughes carries New York bar registration 4728325, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Mcdermott Will & Schulte LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: YALE LAW (32 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Paul Whitfield Hughes remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Paul Whitfield Hughes was admitted in 2009, giving 17 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.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Yale Law's active-bar rate
Of Yale Law's 32 alumni in the New York register, 43.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Yale Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4728325
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mcdermott Will & Schulte LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20001
- Phone
- (240) 441-2240
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Whitfield Hughes'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 Paul Hughes licensed?
Paul Hughes is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Whitfield Hughes admitted to the bar?
Paul Whitfield Hughes was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Paul Whitfield Hughes go to law school?
Paul Whitfield Hughes attended YALE LAW.
What company does Paul Whitfield Hughes work for?
Paul Whitfield Hughes is associated with Mcdermott Will & Schulte LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Paul Whitfield Hughes in good standing?
Yes, Paul Whitfield Hughes holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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