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
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
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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
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.
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
Education
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
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 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
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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").
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