New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Hiroaki Nishikawara
John Marshall Law School Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2019, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2019
- Admitted
- 7
- Years in bar
- 5690102
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2019, Hiroaki Nishikawara has built 7 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 7 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- John Marshall Law School Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5690102 on the New York register belongs to Hiroaki Nishikawara, 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 Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (Us) LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: John Marshall Law School Chicago (170 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Hiroaki Nishikawara 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
7 years into an active New York practice since a 2019 admission, Hiroaki Nishikawara sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
7 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
7 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Hiroaki compares to fellow John Marshall Law School Chicago alumni
Among the 126 John Marshall Law School Chicago graduates in the New York register, Hiroaki Nishikawara is longer-tenured than 24% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
7 years vs. John Marshall Law School Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 126 NY-registered alumni of this school
7 Top 76% higher than 24% of 126 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
John Marshall Law School Chicago's active-bar rate
Of John Marshall Law School Chicago's 170 alumni in the New York register, 81.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
John Marshall Law School Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 2019 admission class today
Of the 8,536 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2019, 92.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5690102
- Year Admitted
- 2019 (7 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (Us) LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (212) 715-9449
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Hiroaki Nishikawara'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 Hiroaki Nishikawara licensed?
Hiroaki Nishikawara is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Hiroaki Nishikawara admitted to the bar?
Hiroaki Nishikawara has been on the New York bar register since 2019.
Where did Hiroaki Nishikawara go to law school?
Hiroaki Nishikawara attended John Marshall Law School Chicago.
What company does Hiroaki Nishikawara work for?
Hiroaki Nishikawara is associated with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (Us) LLP in New York, NY.
Is Hiroaki Nishikawara in good standing?
Yes, Hiroaki Nishikawara 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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