New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Shanita Rochelle Nicholas
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5254966
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Shanita Rochelle Nicholas carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2014 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 12 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Shanita Rochelle Nicholas is registered as bar number 5254966 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Kirkland & Ellis LLP, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90071. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL (21,447 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Shanita compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 4,859 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Shanita Rochelle Nicholas is longer-tenured than 2% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
12 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,859 NY-registered alumni of this school
12 Top 98% higher than 2% of 4,859 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
Columbia Law School's active-bar rate
Of Columbia Law School's 21,447 alumni in the New York register, 77.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Columbia Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2014 admission class today
Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 5254966
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90071
- Phone
- (213) 680-8253
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Shanita Rochelle Nicholas's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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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Shanita Rochelle Nicholas carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shanita Nicholas licensed?
Shanita Nicholas is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Shanita Rochelle Nicholas admitted to the bar?
Shanita Rochelle Nicholas has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did Shanita Rochelle Nicholas go to law school?
Shanita Rochelle Nicholas attended COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Shanita Rochelle Nicholas work for?
Shanita Rochelle Nicholas is associated with Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
Is Shanita Rochelle Nicholas in good standing?
No, Shanita Rochelle Nicholas carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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