University Of New South Wales

120 registered attorneys

University Of New South Wales has produced 120 attorneys registered with the New York State Bar, of which 0 (0.0%) are currently active. The largest concentration of alumni practice in New York, NY (15 attorneys). The most recent admission class (2018) added 3 new attorneys.

What the alumni data reveals

University Of New South Wales has 120 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: New York, NY is the single largest market for University Of New South Wales alumni with 15 registered attorneys (12.5% of alumni in this dataset). The top 5 cities for this school's graduates are New York (15), (12), Sydney Nsw 2000 (7), New York (4), Hong Kong (3) — 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 (2018) produced 3 new attorneys, providing a rough pulse on current graduating-class scale; comparing 2018 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 New South Wales, 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 46 (38.3%)
Suspended, delinquent 7 (5.8%)
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday 6 (5.0%)
Delinquent 3 (2.5%)
Resigned 1 (0.8%)
Deceased 1 (0.8%)

Top Cities

NEW YORK, NY 15
, 12
SYDNEY NSW 2000, 7
New York, NY 4
HONG KONG, 3
SEATTLE, WA 2
WASHINGTON, DC 2
BARANGAROO NSW 2000, 1
BELLEVUE HILL, 1
CUPERTINO, CA 1

Recent Admissions

Class of 2018 3 admitted
Class of 2017 2 admitted
Class of 2016 3 admitted
Class of 2015 4 admitted
Class of 2014 4 admitted
Class of 2013 1 admitted
Class of 2012 4 admitted
Class of 2011 4 admitted
Class of 2010 3 admitted
Class of 2009 6 admitted

Alumni Directory

Name Status
Rebecca Miriam Spigelman Currently registered
Suzanne Koren Squiers Currently registered
Alida R. Stanley Currently registered
Michael John Stanton Currently registered
William Alexander Sullivan Currently registered
Joshua William Thompson Currently registered
Christina Trahanas Currently registered
Timothy Jonathan Turton Suspended, delinquent
Vivian Ann Van Gelder Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Madeleine Beth Vella Currently registered
Justin Paul Barton Wagstaff Currently registered
Amy Elizabeth Ward Currently registered
Yuk Long Simon Wong Currently registered
Horace Hao Wu Currently registered

Frequently Asked Questions

How many attorneys graduated from University Of New South Wales?

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

Where do University Of New South Wales graduates practice?

The most common practice location for University Of New South Wales graduates is New York, NY, with 15 attorneys. Alumni practice across 10 cities.

What is the bar status rate for University Of New South Wales alumni?

Of 120 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 New South Wales recently?

In 2018, 3 attorneys from University Of New South Wales were admitted to the New York State Bar.

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Disclaimer: This data is sourced from public state bar registration records. PlainAttorney does not provide legal advice or endorsements. Always verify attorney credentials directly with the relevant state bar.

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

Verification: NY Courts Attorney Registration Search.