New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Desmond Ii
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5439633
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, William Desmond Ii 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
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5439633 on the New York register belongs to William Desmond Ii, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under U.S. Department Of Education, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
William Desmond Ii 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, William Desmond Ii 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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How William compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, William Desmond Ii is longer-tenured than 1% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 99% higher than 1% of 3,070 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
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
- 5439633
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- U.S. Department Of Education
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20202
- Phone
- (202) 286-9549
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Desmond Ii'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 William Desmond licensed?
William Desmond is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Desmond Ii admitted to the bar?
William Desmond Ii has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did William Desmond Ii go to law school?
William Desmond Ii attended HARVARD.
What company does William Desmond Ii work for?
William Desmond Ii is associated with U.S. Department Of Education in Washington, DC.
Is William Desmond Ii in good standing?
Yes, William Desmond Ii 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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