New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Derek Asiedu-Akrofi
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4072922
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Derek Asiedu-Akrofi has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Derek Asiedu-Akrofi carries New York bar registration 4072922, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Akrofi & Akrofi, P.L.C., located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90010. Educational background: Columbia Law School (21,447 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Derek Asiedu-Akrofi remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Derek Asiedu-Akrofi was admitted in 2002, giving 24 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.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Derek compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Derek Asiedu-Akrofi is longer-tenured than 71% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 29% higher than 71% of 11,886 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
Columbia Law School's active-bar rate
Of Columbia Law School's 21,447 alumni in the New York register, 77.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Columbia Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4072922
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Akrofi & Akrofi, P.L.C.
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90010
- Phone
- (213) 389-5660
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Derek Asiedu-Akrofi'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 Derek Asiedu-Akrofi licensed?
Derek Asiedu-Akrofi is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Derek Asiedu-Akrofi admitted to the bar?
Derek Asiedu-Akrofi was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Derek Asiedu-Akrofi go to law school?
Derek Asiedu-Akrofi attended Columbia Law School.
What company does Derek Asiedu-Akrofi work for?
Derek Asiedu-Akrofi is associated with Akrofi & Akrofi, P.L.C. in Los Angeles, CA.
Is Derek Asiedu-Akrofi in good standing?
Yes, Derek Asiedu-Akrofi 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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