New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

William Richard Schmidt

Benjamin Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in Cambridge, MA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2007
Admitted
19
Years in bar
4502746
NY reg #

The record in one line

William Richard Schmidt has held an active New York bar license for 19 years - admitted in 2007, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

19 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 63%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Benjamin Cardozo

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2007
19 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Benjamin Cardozo
59.8% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4502746
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

William Richard Schmidt carries New York bar registration 4502746, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Beam Therapeutics, located in Cambridge, MA, ZIP 02142. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BENJAMIN CARDOZO (380 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, William Richard Schmidt remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

William Richard Schmidt was admitted in 2007, giving 19 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

19 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

19 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Benjamin Cardozo alumni

Among the 267 Benjamin Cardozo graduates in the New York register, William Richard Schmidt is longer-tenured than 1% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

19 years vs. Benjamin Cardozo alumni

Years since admission - 267 NY-registered alumni of this school

19 Top 99% higher than 1% of 267 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Benjamin Cardozo's active-bar rate

Of Benjamin Cardozo's 380 alumni in the New York register, 59.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Benjamin Cardozo alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%59.8%
Benjamin Cardozo alumni, active-bar rate

The 2007 admission class today

Of the 8,913 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2007, 85% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90% Statewide, all years2007 class 66.2% 85% ▲ +28.4%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2007 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4502746
Year Admitted
2007 (19 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Apr 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Beam Therapeutics
ZIP Code
02142
Phone
(857) 293-1981

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

William Richard Schmidt'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

William Richard Schmidt'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 Schmidt licensed?

William Schmidt is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William Richard Schmidt admitted to the bar?

William Richard Schmidt was admitted to the bar in 2007.

Where did William Richard Schmidt go to law school?

William Richard Schmidt attended BENJAMIN CARDOZO.

What company does William Richard Schmidt work for?

William Richard Schmidt is associated with Beam Therapeutics in Cambridge, MA.

Is William Richard Schmidt in good standing?

Yes, William Richard Schmidt holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.