New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William G. James Ii
New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2816577
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William G. James Ii appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1997 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 29 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- New York University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William G. James Ii is registered as bar number 2816577 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 Allen Overy Shearman Sterling Us LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20005. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: New York University School of Law (25,745 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 New York University School Of Law alumni
Among the 13,304 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, William G. James Ii is longer-tenured than 86% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 14% higher than 86% of 13,304 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
New York University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New York University School Of Law's 25,745 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% 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
- 2816577
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Allen Overy Shearman Sterling Us LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Phone
- (202) 683-3895
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William G. James Ii'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 G. James Ii 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 James licensed?
William James is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William G. James Ii admitted to the bar?
William G. James Ii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did William G. James Ii go to law school?
William G. James Ii attended New York University School of Law.
What company does William G. James Ii work for?
William G. James Ii is associated with Allen Overy Shearman Sterling Us LLP in Washington, DC.
Is William G. James Ii in good standing?
Not currently, William G. James Ii's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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