New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Chris Kaithayil Ninan
Columbia Law School / Cambridge alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2015
- Admitted
- 11
- Years in bar
- 5317755
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Chris Kaithayil Ninan carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2015 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 11 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Columbia Law School / Cambridge
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Chris Kaithayil Ninan is registered as bar number 5317755 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Herbert Smith Freehills New York LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL / CAMBRIDGE.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 5317755
- Year Admitted
- 2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Herbert Smith Freehills New York LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (917) 542-7600
Education
COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL / CAMBRIDGE
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Chris Kaithayil Ninan's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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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Chris Kaithayil Ninan carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chris Ninan licensed?
Chris Ninan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Chris Kaithayil Ninan admitted to the bar?
Chris Kaithayil Ninan has been on the New York bar register since 2015.
Where did Chris Kaithayil Ninan go to law school?
Chris Kaithayil Ninan attended COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL / CAMBRIDGE.
What company does Chris Kaithayil Ninan work for?
Chris Kaithayil Ninan is associated with Herbert Smith Freehills New York LLP in New York, NY.
Is Chris Kaithayil Ninan in good standing?
No, Chris Kaithayil Ninan carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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