New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Jiyoung Choi Desombre

Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Chevy Chase, MD. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1996
Admitted
30
Years in bar
2730653
NY reg #

The record in one line

Jiyoung Choi Desombre has held an active New York bar license for 30 years - admitted in 1996, longer-tenured than 71% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

30 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Harvard
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1996
30 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Harvard
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2730653
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number
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New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Jiyoung Choi Desombre is registered as bar number 2730653 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 1996, representing roughly 30 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 Paragon Global Ventures LLC, located in Chevy Chase, MD, ZIP 20815. Educational background: HARVARD, 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

Jiyoung Choi Desombre was admitted in 1996, giving 30 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.

30 years on the New York bar

Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys

30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Below this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Below this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). This entry sits in this band. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). Above this entry. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Above this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

How Jiyoung compares to fellow Harvard alumni

Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Jiyoung Choi Desombre is longer-tenured than 70% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

30 years vs. Harvard alumni

Years since admission — 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school

30 Top 30% higher than 70% of 3,070 fellow alumni

5–10: 37 fellow alumni (1%). Below this entry. 10–15: 140 fellow alumni (5%). Below this entry. 15–20: 306 fellow alumni (10%). Below this entry. 20–25: 942 fellow alumni (31%). Below this entry. 25–30: 729 fellow alumni (24%). Below this entry. 30–35: 647 fellow alumni (21%). This entry sits in this band. 35–40: 269 fellow alumni (9%). Above this entry. This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2730653
Year Admitted
1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Apr 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Paragon Global Ventures LLC
City
Chevy Chase, MD
ZIP Code
20815
Phone
(715) 891-4773

Education

HARVARD

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Jiyoung Choi Desombre's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Jiyoung Choi Desombre is currently listed as "Currently registered" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jiyoung Desombre licensed?

Jiyoung Desombre is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was Jiyoung Choi Desombre admitted to the bar?

Jiyoung Choi Desombre was admitted to the bar in 1996.

Where did Jiyoung Choi Desombre go to law school?

Jiyoung Choi Desombre attended HARVARD.

What company does Jiyoung Choi Desombre work for?

Jiyoung Choi Desombre is associated with Paragon Global Ventures LLC in Chevy Chase, MD.

Is Jiyoung Choi Desombre in good standing?

Yes, Jiyoung Choi Desombre has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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