University Of Melbourne

98 registered attorneys

University Of Melbourne has produced 98 attorneys registered with the New York State Bar, of which 0 (0.0%) are currently active. The largest concentration of alumni practice in , (13 attorneys). The most recent admission class (2019) added 1 new attorneys.

What the alumni data reveals

University Of Melbourne has 98 alumni registered with the New York State Bar, with 0 (0.0%) currently in active standing. The active-status share is a meaningful signal for prospective students and employers: it captures how many graduates are still practicing law under their New York bar credential versus those who have retired, moved to other jurisdictions, or transitioned into business, academia, or public service roles that do not require active bar membership. A rate near 0.0% is within the normal range for established law schools with alumni populations spanning multiple decades of admission classes.

Geographic placement is concentrated: , is the single largest market for University Of Melbourne alumni with 13 registered attorneys (13.3% of alumni in this dataset). The top 5 cities for this school's graduates are (13), New York (10), Melbourne Vic 3000 (4), Los Angeles (2), New York (2) — placement patterns that reflect both proximity to the school and the historical strength of its alumni network in those markets. The most recent admission class (2019) produced 1 new attorneys, providing a rough pulse on current graduating-class scale; comparing 2019 against earlier years in the distribution below gives a sense of pipeline growth or contraction.

Law school affiliation matters for network effects, signaling, and specific practice pipelines — but it is not a direct predictor of individual attorney competence for your matter. When using this page to evaluate an attorney who graduated from University Of Melbourne, treat the school as one data point alongside bar status, years of practice, discipline history, practice area alignment, and client references. For students comparing law schools, the alumni-active rate and geographic distribution here reflect outcomes for New York-registered graduates only — consult ABA-required disclosures and the school's own employment reports for complete placement data. The information below is drawn from public bar registration records and is not endorsement, ranking, or evaluation of the school's academic program.

Status Distribution

Currently registered 43 (43.9%)
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday 9 (9.2%)
Suspended, delinquent 5 (5.1%)
Suspended, due to reregister 1 (1.0%)
Suspended, currently registered 1 (1.0%)
Delinquent 1 (1.0%)

Top Cities

, 13
NEW YORK, NY 10
MELBOURNE VIC 3000, 4
LOS ANGELES, CA 2
New York, NY 2
BELROSE WEST NSW 2085, 1
BRIGHTON VIC 3186, 1
BRISBANE, 1
CARLTON VIC 3053, 1
HAWTHORN VIC 3122, 1

Recent Admissions

Class of 2019 1 admitted
Class of 2018 4 admitted
Class of 2017 6 admitted
Class of 2016 3 admitted
Class of 2015 1 admitted
Class of 2014 1 admitted
Class of 2013 1 admitted
Class of 2012 1 admitted
Class of 2011 2 admitted
Class of 2010 3 admitted

Alumni Directory

Name Status
Leon Benjamin Sher Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Kristen M. Sisko Currently registered
Francine Maree Sullivan Currently registered
Susan Elizabeth Taylor Currently registered
How Ker Tiam Currently registered
Michael Chee Li Ting Currently registered
Elissa Joy Tobin Suspended, delinquent
Margaret Hsiao-Hui Wang Suspended, due to reregister
Bruce Geoffrey Whittaker Currently registered
Andrew James Wilcock Currently registered
Hugh Norman Wrigley Currently registered

Frequently Asked Questions

How many attorneys graduated from University Of Melbourne?

98 attorneys registered with the New York State Bar graduated from University Of Melbourne. Of these, 0 (0.0%) are currently registered and active.

Where do University Of Melbourne graduates practice?

The most common practice location for University Of Melbourne graduates is , , with 13 attorneys. Alumni practice across 10 cities.

What is the bar status rate for University Of Melbourne alumni?

Of 98 alumni, 0.0% are currently registered and active with the New York State Bar. The remaining 100.0% have other statuses including retired, suspended, or voluntarily resigned.

How many attorneys were admitted from University Of Melbourne recently?

In 2019, 1 attorneys from University Of Melbourne were admitted to the New York State Bar.

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Source: NY Office of Court Administration via data.ny.gov — attorney registration dataset.

Verification: NY Courts Attorney Registration Search.