New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Dong Chul Kim
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4404521
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Dong Chul Kim has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 20 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Dong Chul Kim carries New York bar registration 4404521, 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 Paul Hastings LLP, located in Seoul. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Dong Chul Kim 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
Dong Chul Kim was admitted in 2006, giving 20 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.
20 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
20 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 Dong compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Dong Chul Kim is longer-tenured than 12% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
20 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
20 Top 88% higher than 12% of 1,236 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
The 2006 admission class today
Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 67.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4404521
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Paul Hastings LLP
- City
- Seoul
- Phone
- 82-2-6321-3803
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Dong Chul 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 Dong Kim licensed?
Dong Kim is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Dong Chul Kim admitted to the bar?
Dong Chul Kim was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did Dong Chul Kim go to law school?
Dong Chul Kim attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Dong Chul Kim work for?
Dong Chul Kim is associated with Paul Hastings LLP in Seoul.
Is Dong Chul Kim in good standing?
Yes, Dong Chul 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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