New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John D. Shum
University College London alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4440269
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John D. Shum has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 20 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University College London
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John D. Shum carries New York bar registration 4440269, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Mallesons LLP, located in Singapore 018960. Educational background: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON (117 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, John D. Shum remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
John D. Shum was admitted in 2006, giving 20 years on the New York register.
20 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
20 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
How John compares to fellow University College London alumni
Among the 53 University College London graduates in the New York register, John D. Shum is longer-tenured than 53%.
20 years vs. University College London alumni
Years since admission - 53 NY-registered alumni of this school
20 Top 47% higher than 53% of 53 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
University College London's active-bar rate
Of University College London's 117 alumni in the New York register, 82.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2006 admission class today
Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 66.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4440269
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mallesons LLP
- City
- Singapore 018960
- Phone
- (656) 991-6505
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John D. Shum's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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.
Near-tenure University College London alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2006 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2006), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2006 whose listed office city differs from Singapore 018960, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for John D. Shum with the closest admission year to 2006. 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Shum licensed?
John Shum is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John D. Shum admitted to the bar?
John D. Shum was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did John D. Shum go to law school?
John D. Shum attended UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON.
What company does John D. Shum work for?
John D. Shum is associated with Mallesons LLP in Singapore 018960.
Is John D. Shum in good standing?
Yes, John D. Shum holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.