New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Samuel Mc Naughton Kelso
University Of Sydney alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4161683
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Samuel Mc Naughton Kelso has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Sydney
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Samuel Mc Naughton Kelso carries New York bar registration 4161683, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, located in 3a Chater Road. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY (109 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Samuel Mc Naughton Kelso 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
Samuel Mc Naughton Kelso was admitted in 2003, giving 23 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.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Samuel compares to fellow University Of Sydney alumni
Among the 65 University Of Sydney graduates in the New York register, Samuel Mc Naughton Kelso is longer-tenured than 46% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
23 years vs. University Of Sydney alumni
Years since admission - 65 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 54% higher than 46% of 65 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
University Of Sydney's active-bar rate
Of University Of Sydney's 109 alumni in the New York register, 71.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Sydney alumni, active-bar rate
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4161683
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- City
- 3a Chater Road
- Phone
- +852 2533 3304
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Samuel Mc Naughton Kelso'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 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Samuel Kelso licensed?
Samuel Kelso is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Samuel Mc Naughton Kelso admitted to the bar?
Samuel Mc Naughton Kelso was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Samuel Mc Naughton Kelso go to law school?
Samuel Mc Naughton Kelso attended UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY.
What company does Samuel Mc Naughton Kelso work for?
Samuel Mc Naughton Kelso is associated with Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in 3a Chater Road.
Is Samuel Mc Naughton Kelso in good standing?
Yes, Samuel Mc Naughton Kelso holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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