New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Ruchun Ji
University Of Chicago, Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Palo Alto, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4604831
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Ruchun Ji has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Chicago, Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Ruchun Ji carries New York bar registration 4604831, 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 Sidley Austin LLP, located in Palo Alto, CA, ZIP 94304. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, LAW SCHOOL.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Ruchun Ji 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
Ruchun Ji was admitted in 2008, giving 18 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.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
18 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4604831
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sidley Austin LLP
- City
- Palo Alto, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94304
- Phone
- (650) 565-7043
Education
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ruchun Ji'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 Ruchun Ji licensed?
Ruchun Ji is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ruchun Ji admitted to the bar?
Ruchun Ji was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Ruchun Ji go to law school?
Ruchun Ji attended UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Ruchun Ji work for?
Ruchun Ji is associated with Sidley Austin LLP in Palo Alto, CA.
Is Ruchun Ji in good standing?
Yes, Ruchun Ji 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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