New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael C. Chien
University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in San Francisco, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4067401
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael C. Chien has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Pennsylvania Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael C. Chien carries New York bar registration 4067401, 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 Stifel Nicolaus & Company, Inc., located in San Francisco, CA, ZIP 94104. Educational background: University of Pennsylvania Law School (1,880 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael C. Chien 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
Michael C. Chien was admitted in 2002, giving 24 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.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Michael compares to fellow University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni
Among the 1,518 University Of Pennsylvania Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael C. Chien is longer-tenured than 86% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,518 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,518 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 Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Pennsylvania Law School's 1,880 alumni in the New York register, 77.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4067401
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Stifel Nicolaus & Company, Inc.
- City
- San Francisco, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94104
- Phone
- (415) 364-2682
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael C. Chien'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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Michael C. Chien's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Chien licensed?
Michael Chien is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael C. Chien admitted to the bar?
Michael C. Chien was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Michael C. Chien go to law school?
Michael C. Chien attended University of Pennsylvania Law School.
What company does Michael C. Chien work for?
Michael C. Chien is associated with Stifel Nicolaus & Company, Inc. in San Francisco, CA.
Is Michael C. Chien in good standing?
Yes, Michael C. Chien 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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