New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William Leo Lanning
Washington & Lee University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Washington, DC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2043297
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Leo Lanning carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1986 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 40 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #673 of 12,540
- by tenure in Washington office peers
- Law school
- Washington & Lee University
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Leo Lanning is registered as bar number 2043297 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 The Federal Trade Commission, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20580. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITY (96 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 Washington, DC office peers
William Leo Lanning is earlier in the Washington, DC office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #673 of 12,540 (5th percentile). See the Washington attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #673
- City cohort
- 12,540
- Local percentile
- 5th
- Admitted
- 1986
Nearest tenure peers in Washington
- Michael Thomas Ambrosino admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Paul S. Atkins admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Robert G. Bagnall admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- John Scott Baumann admitted 1986 · 40 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 Washington & Lee University alumni
Among the 84 Washington & Lee University graduates in the New York register, William Leo Lanning is longer-tenured than 82%.
40 years vs. Washington & Lee University alumni
Years since admission - 84 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 18% higher than 82% of 84 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
Washington & Lee University's active-bar rate
Of Washington & Lee University's 96 alumni in the New York register, 69.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2043297
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Federal Trade Commission
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20580
- Phone
- (202) 326-3361
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Leo Lanning'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: The Federal Trade Commission
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
View all attorneys at this firm →Near-tenure Washington & Lee University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1986 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1986), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1986 whose listed office city differs from Washington, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for William Leo Lanning: closest NY bar admission year outside DC, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~12,541 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1986)
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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William Leo Lanning carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Lanning licensed?
William Lanning is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Leo Lanning admitted to the bar?
William Leo Lanning's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did William Leo Lanning go to law school?
William Leo Lanning attended WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITY.
What company does William Leo Lanning work for?
William Leo Lanning is associated with The Federal Trade Commission in Washington, DC.
Is William Leo Lanning in good standing?
No, William Leo Lanning carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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