New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

William Burke Walsh

Louisiana State University Hebert Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2021, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2021
Admitted
5
Years in bar
5878848
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2021, William Burke Walsh has built 5 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

5 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Louisiana State University Hebert Law Center

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2021
5 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Louisiana State University Hebert Law Center
89.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5878848
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5878848 on the New York register belongs to William Burke Walsh, 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 Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10281. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Louisiana State University Hebert Law Center (83 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

William Burke Walsh 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

5 years into an active New York practice since a 2021 admission, William Burke Walsh sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

5 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

5 Top 88% higher than 12% 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 Louisiana State University Hebert Law Center alumni

Among the 83 Louisiana State University Hebert Law Center graduates in the New York register, William Burke Walsh is longer-tenured than 39% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

5 years vs. Louisiana State University Hebert Law Center alumni

Years since admission - 83 NY-registered alumni of this school

5 Top 61% higher than 39% of 83 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 60 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

Louisiana State University Hebert Law Center's active-bar rate

Of Louisiana State University Hebert Law Center's 83 alumni in the New York register, 89.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Louisiana State University Hebert Law Center alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%89.3%
Louisiana State University Hebert Law Center alumni, active-bar rate

The 2021 admission class today

Of the 7,829 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2021, 93.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2021 class 66.2% 93.8% ▲ +41.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2021 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5878848
Year Admitted
2021 (5 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Sep 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10281
Phone
(646) 992-1294

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

William Burke Walsh'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 Burke Walsh'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 Walsh licensed?

William Walsh is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William Burke Walsh admitted to the bar?

William Burke Walsh has been on the New York bar register since 2021.

Where did William Burke Walsh go to law school?

William Burke Walsh attended Louisiana State University Hebert Law Center.

What company does William Burke Walsh work for?

William Burke Walsh is associated with Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP in New York, NY.

Is William Burke Walsh in good standing?

Yes, William Burke Walsh holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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