New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Linda Chang Kim
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2852952
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Linda Chang Kim ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2852952 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Linda Chang Kim, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Latham & Watkins, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10020. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Linda Chang Kim still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Linda Chang Kim's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Linda compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Linda Chang Kim is longer-tenured than 47% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 53% higher than 47% of 4,467 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
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2852952
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Latham & Watkins
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10020
- Phone
- (212) 906-3860
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Linda Chang Kim'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 Linda Kim licensed?
Linda Kim is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Linda Chang Kim admitted to the bar?
Linda Chang Kim's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Linda Chang Kim go to law school?
Linda Chang Kim attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does Linda Chang Kim work for?
Linda Chang Kim is associated with Latham & Watkins in New York, NY.
Is Linda Chang Kim in good standing?
Yes, Linda Chang Kim 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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