New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Chihsung Chou
American University Washington D.C. College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2019, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2019
- Admitted
- 7
- Years in bar
- 5729785
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2019, James Chihsung Chou 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
- American University Washington D.C. College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5729785 on the New York register belongs to James Chihsung Chou, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20037. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: American University Washington D.C. College of Law (723 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
James Chihsung Chou 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, James Chihsung Chou 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 James compares to fellow American University Washington D.C. College Of Law alumni
Among the 625 American University Washington D.C. College Of Law graduates in the New York register, James Chihsung Chou is longer-tenured than 8% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
7 years vs. American University Washington D.C. College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 625 NY-registered alumni of this school
7 Top 92% higher than 8% of 625 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
American University Washington D.C. College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of American University Washington D.C. College Of Law's 723 alumni in the New York register, 80.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
American University Washington D.C. College Of Law 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
- 5729785
- Year Admitted
- 2019 (7 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20037
- Phone
- (202) 349-8003
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Chihsung Chou'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 James Chou licensed?
James Chou is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Chihsung Chou admitted to the bar?
James Chihsung Chou has been on the New York bar register since 2019.
Where did James Chihsung Chou go to law school?
James Chihsung Chou attended American University Washington D.C. College of Law.
What company does James Chihsung Chou work for?
James Chihsung Chou is associated with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in Washington, DC.
Is James Chihsung Chou in good standing?
Yes, James Chihsung Chou 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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