New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Akiko Sozu
The University Of Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4055398
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Akiko Sozu has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- The University Of Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Akiko Sozu carries New York bar registration 4055398, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Eniwa-Shi, Hokkaido 061-1376. Educational background: THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO (97 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Akiko Sozu remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Akiko Sozu was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Akiko compares to fellow The University Of Chicago alumni
Among the 88 The University Of Chicago graduates in the New York register, Akiko Sozu is longer-tenured than 49% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. The University Of Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 88 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 51% higher than 49% of 88 fellow alumni
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
The University Of Chicago's active-bar rate
Of The University Of Chicago's 97 alumni in the New York register, 67% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The University Of Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4055398
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- City
- Eniwa-Shi, Hokkaido 061-1376
- Phone
- +81123335020
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Akiko Sozu'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
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Akiko Sozu licensed?
Akiko Sozu is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Akiko Sozu admitted to the bar?
Akiko Sozu was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Akiko Sozu go to law school?
Akiko Sozu attended THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.
Is Akiko Sozu in good standing?
Yes, Akiko Sozu holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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