New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Sarah Elizabeth Eggleston Beshar
Oxford University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2089407
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sarah Elizabeth Eggleston Beshar has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Oxford University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sarah Elizabeth Eggleston Beshar has carried New York bar registration 2089407 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: OXFORD UNIVERSITY (80 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, Sarah Elizabeth Eggleston Beshar has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Sarah Elizabeth Eggleston Beshar's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Sarah compares to fellow Oxford University alumni
Among the 64 Oxford University graduates in the New York register, Sarah Elizabeth Eggleston Beshar is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. Oxford University alumni
Years since admission - 64 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 9% higher than 91% of 64 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
Oxford University's active-bar rate
Of Oxford University's 80 alumni in the New York register, 72.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Oxford University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2089407
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 450-4000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sarah Elizabeth Eggleston Beshar'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 Sarah Beshar licensed?
Sarah Beshar is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sarah Elizabeth Eggleston Beshar admitted to the bar?
Sarah Elizabeth Eggleston Beshar's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Sarah Elizabeth Eggleston Beshar go to law school?
Sarah Elizabeth Eggleston Beshar attended OXFORD UNIVERSITY.
What company does Sarah Elizabeth Eggleston Beshar work for?
Sarah Elizabeth Eggleston Beshar is associated with Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY.
Is Sarah Elizabeth Eggleston Beshar in good standing?
Yes, Sarah Elizabeth Eggleston Beshar holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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