New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Naoko Shimura
Stanford 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
- 4311841
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Naoko Shimura 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
- Stanford University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Naoko Shimura carries New York bar registration 4311841, 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 Nishimura & Asahi, located in Tokyo 100-8124. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: STANFORD UNIVERSITY (85 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Naoko Shimura 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
Naoko Shimura 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
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 Naoko compares to fellow Stanford University alumni
Among the 66 Stanford University graduates in the New York register, Naoko Shimura is longer-tenured than 12% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
21 years vs. Stanford University alumni
Years since admission - 66 NY-registered alumni of this school
21 Top 88% higher than 12% of 66 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
Stanford University's active-bar rate
Of Stanford University's 85 alumni in the New York register, 51.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Stanford 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
- 4311841
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nishimura & Asahi
- City
- Tokyo 100-8124
- Phone
- +81-3-6250-6200
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Naoko Shimura'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 Naoko Shimura licensed?
Naoko Shimura is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Naoko Shimura admitted to the bar?
Naoko Shimura was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did Naoko Shimura go to law school?
Naoko Shimura attended STANFORD UNIVERSITY.
What company does Naoko Shimura work for?
Naoko Shimura is associated with Nishimura & Asahi in Tokyo 100-8124.
Is Naoko Shimura in good standing?
Yes, Naoko Shimura holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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