New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Sam Lawand
Smu Dedman School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5448857
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Sam Lawand has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Smu Dedman School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5448857 on the New York register belongs to Sam Lawand, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Paul Hastings LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10166. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SMU Dedman School of Law (268 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Sam Lawand 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
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Sam Lawand sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Sam compares to fellow Smu Dedman School Of Law alumni
Among the 241 Smu Dedman School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Sam Lawand is longer-tenured than 49% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. Smu Dedman School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 241 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 51% higher than 49% of 241 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Smu Dedman School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Smu Dedman School Of Law's 268 alumni in the New York register, 78% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Smu Dedman School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5448857
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Paul Hastings LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10166
- Phone
- (212) 318-6697
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sam Lawand'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 Sam Lawand licensed?
Sam Lawand is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sam Lawand admitted to the bar?
Sam Lawand has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Sam Lawand go to law school?
Sam Lawand attended SMU Dedman School of Law.
What company does Sam Lawand work for?
Sam Lawand is associated with Paul Hastings LLP in New York, NY.
Is Sam Lawand in good standing?
Yes, Sam Lawand 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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