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. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2018
- Admitted
- 8
- Years in bar
- 5576814
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2018, Bernard Cheeseon Zapata-Kim has built 8 years of active New York practice - more tenure 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
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5576814 on the New York register belongs to Bernard Cheeseon Zapata-Kim, 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 Jones Day, located in Miami, FL, ZIP 33131. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Boston College Law School (2,021 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Bernard Cheeseon Zapata-Kim 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
8 years into an active New York practice since a 2018 admission, Bernard Cheeseon Zapata-Kim sits here on the statewide experience curve - 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
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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
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Boston College Law School's active-bar rate
Of Boston College Law School's 2,021 alumni in the New York register, 78.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Boston College Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2018 admission class today
Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
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
Bernard Cheeseon Zapata-Kim'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 Bernard Zapata-Kim licensed?
Bernard Zapata-Kim is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Bernard Cheeseon Zapata-Kim admitted to the bar?
Bernard Cheeseon Zapata-Kim has been on the New York bar register since 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 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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