New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William Austin Schildknecht
University Of California Berkeley School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5406277
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, William Austin Schildknecht 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
- University Of California Berkeley School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5406277 on the New York register belongs to William Austin Schildknecht, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Latham & Watkins LLP, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90071. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of California Berkeley School of Law.
State context & due diligence
William Austin Schildknecht 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 Austin Schildknecht 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 University Of California Berkeley School Of Law alumni
Among the 1,171 University Of California Berkeley School Of Law graduates in the New York register, William Austin Schildknecht is longer-tenured than 70% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. University Of California Berkeley School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 1,171 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 30% higher than 70% of 1,171 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
- 5406277
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Latham & Watkins LLP
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90071
- Phone
- (213) 485-1234
Education
University of California Berkeley School of Law
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Austin Schildknecht'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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William Austin Schildknecht's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Schildknecht licensed?
William Schildknecht is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Austin Schildknecht admitted to the bar?
William Austin Schildknecht has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did William Austin Schildknecht go to law school?
William Austin Schildknecht attended University of California Berkeley School of Law.
What company does William Austin Schildknecht work for?
William Austin Schildknecht is associated with Latham & Watkins LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
Is William Austin Schildknecht in good standing?
Yes, William Austin Schildknecht 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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