New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Thomas Banwell Ayres
University Of Chicago Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5461587
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Thomas Banwell Ayres has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Chicago Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5461587 on the New York register belongs to Thomas Banwell Ayres, 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 Paul Hastings LLP, located in Sao Paulo-Sp 04543-011. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Chicago Law School (1,392 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Thomas Banwell Ayres 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
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Thomas Banwell Ayres sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 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
How Thomas compares to fellow University Of Chicago Law School alumni
Among the 1,214 University Of Chicago Law School graduates in the New York register, Thomas Banwell Ayres is longer-tenured than 59% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. University Of Chicago Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,214 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 41% higher than 59% of 1,214 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Chicago Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Chicago Law School's 1,392 alumni in the New York register, 82.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Chicago Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5461587
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Paul Hastings LLP
- City
- Sao Paulo-Sp 04543-011
- Phone
- +55 11 4765 3015
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Banwell Ayres'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 Paul Hastings LLP
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thomas Ayres licensed?
Thomas Ayres is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Banwell Ayres admitted to the bar?
Thomas Banwell Ayres has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Thomas Banwell Ayres go to law school?
Thomas Banwell Ayres attended University of Chicago Law School.
What company does Thomas Banwell Ayres work for?
Thomas Banwell Ayres is associated with Paul Hastings LLP in Sao Paulo-Sp 04543-011.
Is Thomas Banwell Ayres in good standing?
Yes, Thomas Banwell Ayres 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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