New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Wes Benter
Fordham University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2019, registered office in Chicago, IL. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2019
- Admitted
- 7
- Years in bar
- 5723861
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2019, Wes Benter has built 7 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 7 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5723861 on the New York register belongs to Wes Benter, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under King & Spalding LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60606. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Fordham University School of Law (22,919 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Wes Benter 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
7 years into an active New York practice since a 2019 admission, Wes Benter sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
7 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
7 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Wes compares to fellow Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Among the 12,299 Fordham University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Wes Benter is longer-tenured than 15% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
7 years vs. Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 12,299 NY-registered alumni of this school
7 Top 85% higher than 15% of 12,299 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Fordham University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Fordham University School Of Law's 22,919 alumni in the New York register, 82.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Fordham University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2019 admission class today
Of the 8,536 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2019, 92.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5723861
- Year Admitted
- 2019 (7 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- King & Spalding LLP
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60606
- Phone
- (312) 995-6333
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Wes Benter'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 Wes Benter licensed?
Wes Benter is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Wes Benter admitted to the bar?
Wes Benter has been on the New York bar register since 2019.
Where did Wes Benter go to law school?
Wes Benter attended Fordham University School of Law.
What company does Wes Benter work for?
Wes Benter is associated with King & Spalding LLP in Chicago, IL.
Is Wes Benter in good standing?
Yes, Wes Benter 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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