New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William Bruce Shields
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 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.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 1515386
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Bruce Shields appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1974 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 52 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
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Bruce Shields is registered as bar number 1515386 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under William B Shields, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20008. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
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 alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, William Bruce Shields is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
52 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,467 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 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1515386
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- William B Shields
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20008
- Phone
- (516) 996-5849
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Bruce Shields'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Shields licensed?
William Shields is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Bruce Shields admitted to the bar?
William Bruce Shields's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did William Bruce Shields go to law school?
William Bruce Shields attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does William Bruce Shields work for?
William Bruce Shields is associated with William B Shields in Washington, DC.
Is William Bruce Shields in good standing?
Not currently, William Bruce Shields'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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