New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Geechul Lee
Vanderbilt University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4146718
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Geechul Lee carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2003 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 23 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Vanderbilt University
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Geechul Lee is registered as bar number 4146718 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, located in Hong Kong. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY (342 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How James compares to fellow Vanderbilt University alumni
Among the 209 Vanderbilt University graduates in the New York register, James Geechul Lee is longer-tenured than 23%.
23 years vs. Vanderbilt University alumni
Years since admission - 209 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 77% higher than 23% of 209 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 · September 2026
Vanderbilt University's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt University's 342 alumni in the New York register, 67.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 83.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4146718
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
- City
- Hong Kong
- Phone
- (852) 3740-4700
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Geechul Lee's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same firm affiliation: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Near-tenure Vanderbilt University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2003 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2003), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2003 whose listed office city differs from Hong Kong, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for James Geechul Lee with the closest admission year to 2003. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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James Geechul Lee carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Lee licensed?
James Lee is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Geechul Lee admitted to the bar?
James Geechul Lee was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did James Geechul Lee go to law school?
James Geechul Lee attended VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY.
What company does James Geechul Lee work for?
James Geechul Lee is associated with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in Hong Kong.
Is James Geechul Lee in good standing?
No, James Geechul Lee carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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