New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William Stephen Adams
Yale alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2427268
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Stephen Adams appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1991 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 35 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Yale
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Stephen Adams is registered as bar number 2427268 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Harpercollins Publishers LLC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: YALE (2,592 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How William compares to fellow Yale alumni
Among the 1,101 Yale graduates in the New York register, William Stephen Adams is longer-tenured than 86% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. Yale alumni
Years since admission - 1,101 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,101 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
Yale's active-bar rate
Of Yale's 2,592 alumni in the New York register, 49.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Yale alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2427268
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Harpercollins Publishers LLC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10007
- Phone
- (212) 207-7016
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Stephen Adams's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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William Stephen Adams is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Adams licensed?
William Adams is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Stephen Adams admitted to the bar?
William Stephen Adams's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did William Stephen Adams go to law school?
William Stephen Adams attended YALE.
What company does William Stephen Adams work for?
William Stephen Adams is associated with Harpercollins Publishers LLC in New York, NY.
Is William Stephen Adams in good standing?
Not currently, William Stephen Adams's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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