University Of Western Ontario

86 registered attorneys

University Of Western Ontario has produced 86 attorneys registered with the New York State Bar, of which 0 (0.0%) are currently active. The largest concentration of alumni practice in , (20 attorneys). The most recent admission class (2016) added 1 new attorneys.

What the alumni data reveals

University Of Western Ontario has 86 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 Western Ontario alumni with 20 registered attorneys (23.3% of alumni in this dataset). The top 5 cities for this school's graduates are (20), New York (5), Toronto (3), Hong Kong (2), Alpharetta (1) — 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 (2016) produced 1 new attorneys, providing a rough pulse on current graduating-class scale; comparing 2016 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 Western Ontario, 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 40 (46.5%)
Suspended, delinquent 8 (9.3%)
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday 7 (8.1%)
Delinquent 3 (3.5%)
Resigned 1 (1.2%)

Top Cities

, 20
NEW YORK, NY 5
TORONTO, 3
HONG KONG, 2
ALPHARETTA, GA 1
AUSTIN, TX 1
Beijing 100025, 1
CORTLAND, NY 1
GENEVA 1207, 1
LOS ANGELES, CA 1

Recent Admissions

Class of 2016 1 admitted
Class of 2015 1 admitted
Class of 2014 4 admitted
Class of 2013 1 admitted
Class of 2012 4 admitted
Class of 2011 2 admitted
Class of 2010 5 admitted
Class of 2009 5 admitted
Class of 2008 4 admitted
Class of 2007 1 admitted

Alumni Directory

Name Status
Louis Anthony Shapiro Currently registered
David Michael Shoemaker Suspended, delinquent
Ronnie Moran Pesia Shore Currently registered
Mark Anthony Silverthorn Suspended, delinquent
Gawain Sydney Edward Smart Currently registered
Mark Russell Uhrynuk Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Syed Iftekhar Yakub Currently registered
Josephine Yung Currently registered
Marvin Parul Zwikler Currently registered

Frequently Asked Questions

How many attorneys graduated from University Of Western Ontario?

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

Where do University Of Western Ontario graduates practice?

The most common practice location for University Of Western Ontario graduates is , , with 20 attorneys. Alumni practice across 10 cities.

What is the bar status rate for University Of Western Ontario alumni?

Of 86 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 Western Ontario recently?

In 2016, 1 attorneys from University Of Western Ontario 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.