New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Ahwon Choi

Washington University In St. Louis alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2015
Admitted
11
Years in bar
5357959
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2015, Ahwon Choi has built 11 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

11 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 76%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Washington University In St. Louis

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2015
11 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Washington University In St. Louis
67.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5357959
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5357959 on the New York register belongs to Ahwon Choi, 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 Bae, Kim & Lee, located in Seoul. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS (245 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Ahwon Choi 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

11 years into an active New York practice since a 2015 admission, Ahwon Choi sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

11 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

11 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 Ahwon compares to fellow Washington University In St. Louis alumni

Among the 228 Washington University In St. Louis graduates in the New York register, Ahwon Choi is longer-tenured than 10% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

11 years vs. Washington University In St. Louis alumni

Years since admission - 228 NY-registered alumni of this school

11 Top 90% higher than 10% of 228 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 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

Washington University In St. Louis's active-bar rate

Of Washington University In St. Louis's 245 alumni in the New York register, 67.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Washington University In St. Louis alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%67.2%
Washington University In St. Louis alumni, active-bar rate

The 2015 admission class today

Of the 8,867 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2015, 90.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2015 class 66.2% 90.7% ▲ +37.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2015 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5357959
Year Admitted
2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Nov 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Bae, Kim & Lee
City
Seoul
Phone
82-2-3404-6997

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Ahwon Choi'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.

Before you rely on this record

Ahwon Choi'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 Ahwon Choi licensed?

Ahwon Choi is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Ahwon Choi admitted to the bar?

Ahwon Choi has been on the New York bar register since 2015.

Where did Ahwon Choi go to law school?

Ahwon Choi attended WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS.

What company does Ahwon Choi work for?

Ahwon Choi is associated with Bae, Kim & Lee in Seoul.

Is Ahwon Choi in good standing?

Yes, Ahwon Choi holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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