New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Bernard Cheeseon Zapata-Kim
Boston College Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018, registered office in Miami, FL. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2018
- Admitted
- 8
- Years in bar
- 5576814
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Bernard Cheeseon Zapata-Kim has held an active New York bar license for 8 years — admitted in 2018, longer-tenured than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 8 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston College Law School
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bernard Cheeseon Zapata-Kim is registered as bar number 5576814 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2018, representing roughly 8 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Jones Day, located in Miami, FL, ZIP 33131. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: Boston College Law School — which has 2,021 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Bernard Cheeseon Zapata-Kim was admitted in 2018, giving 8 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.
8 years on the New York bar
Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys
8 Top 88% higher than 12% 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 Bernard compares to fellow Boston College Law School alumni
Among the 1,575 Boston College Law School graduates in the New York register, Bernard Cheeseon Zapata-Kim is longer-tenured than 22% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
8 years vs. Boston College Law School alumni
Years since admission — 1,575 NY-registered alumni of this school
8 Top 78% higher than 22% of 1,575 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
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5576814
- Year Admitted
- 2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Jones Day
- City
- Miami, FL
- ZIP Code
- 33131
- Phone
- (305) 714-9720
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Bernard Cheeseon Zapata-Kim's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Bernard Zapata-Kim licensed?
Bernard Zapata-Kim is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".
When was Bernard Cheeseon Zapata-Kim admitted to the bar?
Bernard Cheeseon Zapata-Kim was admitted to the bar in 2018.
Where did Bernard Cheeseon Zapata-Kim go to law school?
Bernard Cheeseon Zapata-Kim attended Boston College Law School.
What company does Bernard Cheeseon Zapata-Kim work for?
Bernard Cheeseon Zapata-Kim is associated with Jones Day in Miami, FL.
Is Bernard Cheeseon Zapata-Kim in good standing?
Yes, Bernard Cheeseon Zapata-Kim has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.
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