New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Kankan Chen
Cornell Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2021. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2021
- Admitted
- 5
- Years in bar
- 5893029
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2021, Kankan Chen has built 5 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 5 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5893029 on the New York register belongs to Kankan Chen, 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 Commerce & Finance Law Offices, located in Shanghai. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Cornell Law School (4,728 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Kankan Chen 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
5 years into an active New York practice since a 2021 admission, Kankan Chen sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
5 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
5 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 Kankan compares to fellow Cornell Law School alumni
Among the 3,422 Cornell Law School graduates in the New York register, Kankan Chen is longer-tenured than 23% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
5 years vs. Cornell Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,422 NY-registered alumni of this school
5 Top 77% higher than 23% of 3,422 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 · May 2026
Cornell Law School's active-bar rate
Of Cornell Law School's 4,728 alumni in the New York register, 75.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Cornell Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2021 admission class today
Of the 7,829 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2021, 93.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5893029
- Year Admitted
- 2021 (5 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Commerce & Finance Law Offices
- City
- Shanghai
- Phone
- 021-6019 2600
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kankan Chen'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.
Other Attorneys at Commerce & Finance Law Offices
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kankan Chen licensed?
Kankan Chen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kankan Chen admitted to the bar?
Kankan Chen has been on the New York bar register since 2021.
Where did Kankan Chen go to law school?
Kankan Chen attended Cornell Law School.
What company does Kankan Chen work for?
Kankan Chen is associated with Commerce & Finance Law Offices in Shanghai.
Is Kankan Chen in good standing?
Yes, Kankan Chen 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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