New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Samantha Wilkinson Banfield
Australian National University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2015
- Admitted
- 11
- Years in bar
- 5349311
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2015, Samantha Wilkinson Banfield has built 11 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 11 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Australian National University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5349311 on the New York register belongs to Samantha Wilkinson Banfield, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Ashurst LLP, located in Sydney Nsw 2000. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Australian National University (61 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Samantha Wilkinson Banfield 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
11 years into an active New York practice since a 2015 admission, Samantha Wilkinson Banfield sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
11 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
11 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
Australian National University's active-bar rate
Of Australian National University's 61 alumni in the New York register, 78.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Australian National University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2015 admission class today
Of the 8,867 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2015, 90.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5349311
- Year Admitted
- 2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ashurst LLP
- City
- Sydney Nsw 2000
- Phone
- 61401297240
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Samantha Wilkinson Banfield'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 Ashurst LLP
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Samantha Banfield licensed?
Samantha Banfield is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Samantha Wilkinson Banfield admitted to the bar?
Samantha Wilkinson Banfield has been on the New York bar register since 2015.
Where did Samantha Wilkinson Banfield go to law school?
Samantha Wilkinson Banfield attended Australian National University.
What company does Samantha Wilkinson Banfield work for?
Samantha Wilkinson Banfield is associated with Ashurst LLP in Sydney Nsw 2000.
Is Samantha Wilkinson Banfield in good standing?
Yes, Samantha Wilkinson Banfield 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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