New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Masahiro Shiga
University Of Pennsylvania alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3928124
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Masahiro Shiga ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3928124 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Masahiro Shiga, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Morrison & Foerster Law Offices, Registered Associated Offices Of Morrison & Foerster LLP, located in Tokyo 100-6529. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (2,370 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Masahiro Shiga 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 Masahiro Shiga's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 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 Masahiro compares to fellow University Of Pennsylvania alumni
Among the 1,853 University Of Pennsylvania graduates in the New York register, Masahiro Shiga is longer-tenured than 71% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. University Of Pennsylvania alumni
Years since admission - 1,853 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,853 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
University Of Pennsylvania's active-bar rate
Of University Of Pennsylvania's 2,370 alumni in the New York register, 70.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Pennsylvania alumni, active-bar rate
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3928124
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Morrison & Foerster Law Offices, Registered Associated Offices Of Morrison & Foerster LLP
- City
- Tokyo 100-6529
- Phone
- 81-3-3214-6576
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Masahiro Shiga'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 Masahiro Shiga licensed?
Masahiro Shiga is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Masahiro Shiga admitted to the bar?
Masahiro Shiga's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Masahiro Shiga go to law school?
Masahiro Shiga attended UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.
What company does Masahiro Shiga work for?
Masahiro Shiga is associated with Morrison & Foerster Law Offices, Registered Associated Offices Of Morrison & Foerster LLP in Tokyo 100-6529.
Is Masahiro Shiga in good standing?
Yes, Masahiro Shiga 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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