New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Masamichi Sakamoto
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4379921
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Masamichi Sakamoto has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 20 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Masamichi Sakamoto carries New York bar registration 4379921, an established, active practitioner in 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 City-Yuwa Partners, located in Tokyo 100-0005. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Northwestern University School of Law Chicago (1,504 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Masamichi Sakamoto 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
Masamichi Sakamoto was admitted in 2006, giving 20 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.
20 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
20 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Masamichi compares to fellow Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni
Among the 1,424 Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago graduates in the New York register, Masamichi Sakamoto is longer-tenured than 88% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
20 years vs. Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 1,424 NY-registered alumni of this school
20 Top 12% higher than 88% of 1,424 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 School Of Law Chicago's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's 1,504 alumni in the New York register, 80.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 2006 admission class today
Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 67.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4379921
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- City-Yuwa Partners
- City
- Tokyo 100-0005
- Phone
- +81-3-6212-5579
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Masamichi Sakamoto'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 City-Yuwa Partners
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Masamichi Sakamoto licensed?
Masamichi Sakamoto is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Masamichi Sakamoto admitted to the bar?
Masamichi Sakamoto was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did Masamichi Sakamoto go to law school?
Masamichi Sakamoto attended Northwestern University School of Law Chicago.
What company does Masamichi Sakamoto work for?
Masamichi Sakamoto is associated with City-Yuwa Partners in Tokyo 100-0005.
Is Masamichi Sakamoto in good standing?
Yes, Masamichi Sakamoto 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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