New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Christopher Nairn-Kim
University Of Edinburgh alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5402730
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Christopher Nairn-Kim has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Edinburgh
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5402730 on the New York register belongs to Christopher Nairn-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 Davis Polk And Wardwell, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH (41 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Christopher Nairn-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
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Christopher Nairn-Kim sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Edinburgh's active-bar rate
Of University Of Edinburgh's 41 alumni in the New York register, 82.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Edinburgh alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5402730
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Davis Polk And Wardwell
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 450-3203
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Christopher Nairn-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 Christopher Nairn-Kim licensed?
Christopher Nairn-Kim is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Christopher Nairn-Kim admitted to the bar?
Christopher Nairn-Kim has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Christopher Nairn-Kim go to law school?
Christopher Nairn-Kim attended UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH.
What company does Christopher Nairn-Kim work for?
Christopher Nairn-Kim is associated with Davis Polk And Wardwell in New York, NY.
Is Christopher Nairn-Kim in good standing?
Yes, Christopher Nairn-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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