New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Elinor Kyonghae Shin
Fordham University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Boston, MA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3967437
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Elinor Kyonghae Shin has held an active New York bar license for 25 years — admitted in 2001, longer-tenured than 61% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham University School Of Law
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Elinor Kyonghae Shin is registered as bar number 3967437 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2001, representing roughly 25 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Ensoma, Inc., located in Boston, MA, ZIP 02210. Educational background: Fordham University School of Law — which has 22,919 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Elinor Kyonghae Shin was admitted in 2001, giving 25 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.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Elinor compares to fellow Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Among the 12,299 Fordham University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Elinor Kyonghae Shin is longer-tenured than 84% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission — 12,299 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 16% higher than 84% of 12,299 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
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3967437
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ensoma, Inc.
- City
- Boston, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02210
- Phone
- (617) 272-2375
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Elinor Kyonghae Shin's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Elinor Shin licensed?
Elinor Shin is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".
When was Elinor Kyonghae Shin admitted to the bar?
Elinor Kyonghae Shin was admitted to the bar in 2001.
Where did Elinor Kyonghae Shin go to law school?
Elinor Kyonghae Shin attended Fordham University School of Law.
What company does Elinor Kyonghae Shin work for?
Elinor Kyonghae Shin is associated with Ensoma, Inc. in Boston, MA.
Is Elinor Kyonghae Shin in good standing?
Yes, Elinor Kyonghae Shin has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.
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