New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Kwang-Duk Choi
Northwestern University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4699906
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Kwang-Duk Choi has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Northwestern University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Kwang-Duk Choi carries New York bar registration 4699906, 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 Oaktree Capital (Hong Kong) Limited, located in Hong Kong. Educational background: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (570 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Kwang-Duk Choi 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
Kwang-Duk Choi was admitted in 2009, giving 17 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.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Kwang-Duk compares to fellow Northwestern University alumni
Among the 422 Northwestern University graduates in the New York register, Kwang-Duk Choi is longer-tenured than 15% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
17 years vs. Northwestern University alumni
Years since admission - 422 NY-registered alumni of this school
17 Top 85% higher than 15% of 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
Northwestern University's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern University's 570 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Northwestern University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4699906
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Oaktree Capital (Hong Kong) Limited
- City
- Hong Kong
- Phone
- 852 3655-6810
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kwang-Duk Choi'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 Kwang-Duk Choi licensed?
Kwang-Duk Choi is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kwang-Duk Choi admitted to the bar?
Kwang-Duk Choi was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Kwang-Duk Choi go to law school?
Kwang-Duk Choi attended NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY.
What company does Kwang-Duk Choi work for?
Kwang-Duk Choi is associated with Oaktree Capital (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong.
Is Kwang-Duk Choi in good standing?
Yes, Kwang-Duk Choi 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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