New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Douglas Kai-Teh Chia
Georgetown University Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Princeton, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2876530
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Douglas Kai-Teh Chia appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1998 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 28 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Georgetown University Law Center
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Douglas Kai-Teh Chia is registered as bar number 2876530 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Soundboard Governance LLC, located in Princeton, NJ, ZIP 08540. Educational background: Georgetown University Law Center (6,427 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Douglas compares to fellow Georgetown University Law Center alumni
Among the 5,599 Georgetown University Law Center graduates in the New York register, Douglas Kai-Teh Chia is longer-tenured than 95% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Georgetown University Law Center alumni
Years since admission - 5,599 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 5% higher than 95% of 5,599 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
Georgetown University Law Center's active-bar rate
Of Georgetown University Law Center's 6,427 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Georgetown University Law Center alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2876530
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Soundboard Governance LLC
- City
- Princeton, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 08540
- Phone
- (732) 710-0251
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Douglas Kai-Teh Chia's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Douglas Chia licensed?
Douglas Chia is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Douglas Kai-Teh Chia admitted to the bar?
Douglas Kai-Teh Chia's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Douglas Kai-Teh Chia go to law school?
Douglas Kai-Teh Chia attended Georgetown University Law Center.
What company does Douglas Kai-Teh Chia work for?
Douglas Kai-Teh Chia is associated with Soundboard Governance LLC in Princeton, NJ.
Is Douglas Kai-Teh Chia in good standing?
Not currently, Douglas Kai-Teh Chia's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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