New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William Briggle Guthrie
University Of Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Chicago, IL. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4555066
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Briggle Guthrie carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2008 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 18 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #856 of 2,245
- by tenure in Chicago office peers
- Law school
- University Of Chicago
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Briggle Guthrie is registered as bar number 4555066 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Kirkland & Ellis LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60654. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO (1,333 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Chicago, IL office peers
William Briggle Guthrie is earlier in the Chicago, IL office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #856 of 2,245 (38th percentile). See the Chicago attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #856
- City cohort
- 2,245
- Local percentile
- 38th
- Admitted
- 2008
Nearest tenure peers in Chicago
- Oren Azar Amram admitted 2008 · 18 yr
- Morgan Kelly Anderson admitted 2008 · 18 yr
- Telly Andrews admitted 2008 · 18 yr
- David A. Baker admitted 2008 · 18 yr
How local rank is computed
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. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How William compares to fellow University Of Chicago alumni
Among the 869 University Of Chicago graduates in the New York register, William Briggle Guthrie is longer-tenured than 18%.
18 years vs. University Of Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 869 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 82% higher than 18% of 869 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 · September 2026
University Of Chicago's active-bar rate
Of University Of Chicago's 1,333 alumni in the New York register, 65.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4555066
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60654
- Phone
- (312) 862-2530
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Briggle Guthrie's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same firm affiliation: Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Near-tenure University Of Chicago alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2008 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2008), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2008 whose listed office city differs from Chicago, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for William Briggle Guthrie: closest NY bar admission year outside IL, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~2,246 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2008)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Guthrie licensed?
William Guthrie is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Briggle Guthrie admitted to the bar?
William Briggle Guthrie was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did William Briggle Guthrie go to law school?
William Briggle Guthrie attended UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.
What company does William Briggle Guthrie work for?
William Briggle Guthrie is associated with Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL.
Is William Briggle Guthrie in good standing?
No, William Briggle Guthrie carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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