New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Sheldon Hunt Laing
University Of Cape Town Kramer School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5010475
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Sheldon Hunt Laing has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #52975 of 92,858
- by tenure in New York office peers
- Law school
- University Of Cape Town Kramer School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5010475 on the New York register belongs to Sheldon Hunt Laing, 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 Kirkland & Ellis LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Cape Town Kramer School of Law.
State context & due diligence
Sheldon Hunt Laing 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
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Sheldon Hunt Laing sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 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
Tenure among New York, NY office peers
Sheldon Hunt Laing's 14-year NY register tenure places mid-pack in New York, NY: rank #52,975 of 92,858 office peers (57th percentile). Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. See the New York attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #52,975
- City cohort
- 92,858
- Local percentile
- 57th
- Admitted
- 2012
Nearest tenure peers in New York
- Stacey Lynn Aaron admitted 2012 · 14 yr
- Michael Abdan admitted 2012 · 14 yr
- Kadog Abdullah admitted 2012 · 14 yr
- Stacey Abiraj admitted 2012 · 14 yr
Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of May 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5010475
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (347) 218-3240
Education
University of Cape Town Kramer School of Law
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sheldon Hunt Laing'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 Sheldon Laing licensed?
Sheldon Laing is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sheldon Hunt Laing admitted to the bar?
Sheldon Hunt Laing has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Sheldon Hunt Laing go to law school?
Sheldon Hunt Laing attended University of Cape Town Kramer School of Law.
What company does Sheldon Hunt Laing work for?
Sheldon Hunt Laing is associated with Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY.
Is Sheldon Hunt Laing in good standing?
Yes, Sheldon Hunt Laing 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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