New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Chiege Ojiugo Kalu
University Of North Carolina School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Charlotte, NC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2105948
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Chiege Ojiugo Kalu ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of North Carolina School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2105948 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Chiege Ojiugo Kalu, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of Chiege O. Kalu Okwara, located in Charlotte, NC, ZIP 28277. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF LAW (62 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Chiege Ojiugo Kalu still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Chiege Ojiugo Kalu's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Chiege compares to fellow University Of North Carolina School Of Law alumni
Among the 51 University Of North Carolina School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Chiege Ojiugo Kalu is longer-tenured than 96% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. University Of North Carolina School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 51 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 4% higher than 96% of 51 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
University Of North Carolina School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of North Carolina School Of Law's 62 alumni in the New York register, 77.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of North Carolina School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2105948
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Chiege O. Kalu Okwara
- City
- Charlotte, NC
- ZIP Code
- 28277
- Phone
- (704) 944-3221
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Chiege Ojiugo Kalu'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 Chiege Kalu licensed?
Chiege Kalu is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Chiege Ojiugo Kalu admitted to the bar?
Chiege Ojiugo Kalu's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Chiege Ojiugo Kalu go to law school?
Chiege Ojiugo Kalu attended UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Chiege Ojiugo Kalu work for?
Chiege Ojiugo Kalu is associated with Law Office Of Chiege O. Kalu Okwara in Charlotte, NC.
Is Chiege Ojiugo Kalu in good standing?
Yes, Chiege Ojiugo Kalu 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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