New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Minako Wakabayashi

Keio University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2005
Admitted
21
Years in bar
4311858
NY reg #

The record in one line

Minako Wakabayashi has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

21 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 49%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Keio University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2005
21 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Keio University
88.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4311858
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Minako Wakabayashi carries New York bar registration 4311858, 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 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, located in Tokyo 106-6028. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Keio University (7 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Minako Wakabayashi 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

Minako Wakabayashi was admitted in 2005, giving 21 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.

21 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

21 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

Keio University's active-bar rate

Of Keio University's 7 alumni in the New York register, 88.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Keio University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%88.9%
Keio University alumni, active-bar rate

The 2005 admission class today

Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 82.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90% Statewide, all years2005 class 66.2% 82.9% ▲ +25.2%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2005 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4311858
Year Admitted
2005 (21 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jun 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
City
Tokyo 106-6028
Phone
81-3-3224-2926

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Minako Wakabayashi'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

Minako Wakabayashi'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 Minako Wakabayashi licensed?

Minako Wakabayashi is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Minako Wakabayashi admitted to the bar?

Minako Wakabayashi was admitted to the bar in 2005.

Where did Minako Wakabayashi go to law school?

Minako Wakabayashi attended Keio University.

What company does Minako Wakabayashi work for?

Minako Wakabayashi is associated with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in Tokyo 106-6028.

Is Minako Wakabayashi in good standing?

Yes, Minako Wakabayashi holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.