New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Kris Sun Liu
Duke University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2020, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2020
- Admitted
- 6
- Years in bar
- 5820626
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2020, Kris Sun Liu has built 6 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 6 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duke University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5820626 on the New York register belongs to Kris Sun Liu, 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 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Duke University School of Law (2,226 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Kris Sun Liu 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
6 years into an active New York practice since a 2020 admission, Kris Sun Liu sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
6 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
6 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 Kris compares to fellow Duke University School Of Law alumni
Among the 1,996 Duke University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Kris Sun Liu is longer-tenured than 26% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
6 years vs. Duke University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 1,996 NY-registered alumni of this school
6 Top 74% higher than 26% of 1,996 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Duke University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Duke University School Of Law's 2,226 alumni in the New York register, 81.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Duke University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2020 admission class today
Of the 8,276 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2020, 74.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5820626
- Year Admitted
- 2020 (6 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 455-3144
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kris Sun Liu'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 Kris Liu licensed?
Kris Liu is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kris Sun Liu admitted to the bar?
Kris Sun Liu has been on the New York bar register since 2020.
Where did Kris Sun Liu go to law school?
Kris Sun Liu attended Duke University School of Law.
What company does Kris Sun Liu work for?
Kris Sun Liu is associated with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in New York, NY.
Is Kris Sun Liu in good standing?
Yes, Kris Sun Liu 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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