New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Masafumi Kodama
Cornell Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2963783
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Masafumi Kodama ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2963783 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Masafumi Kodama, 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 Kitahama Partners, located in Osaka 541-0041. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Cornell Law School (4,728 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, Masafumi Kodama 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 Masafumi Kodama's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 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 Masafumi compares to fellow Cornell Law School alumni
Among the 3,422 Cornell Law School graduates in the New York register, Masafumi Kodama is longer-tenured than 93% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. Cornell Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,422 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 7% higher than 93% 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 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2963783
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kitahama Partners
- City
- Osaka 541-0041
- Phone
- +81-6-6202-9531
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Masafumi Kodama'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 Kitahama Partners
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Masafumi Kodama licensed?
Masafumi Kodama is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Masafumi Kodama admitted to the bar?
Masafumi Kodama's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Masafumi Kodama go to law school?
Masafumi Kodama attended Cornell Law School.
What company does Masafumi Kodama work for?
Masafumi Kodama is associated with Kitahama Partners in Osaka 541-0041.
Is Masafumi Kodama in good standing?
Yes, Masafumi Kodama 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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