New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Ruizhe Zhou
University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2015
- Admitted
- 11
- Years in bar
- 5342316
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2015, Ruizhe Zhou has built 11 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 11 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- 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
Bar number 5342316 on the New York register belongs to Ruizhe Zhou, currently in active 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 Kirkland & Ellis, located in Hong Kong. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Pennsylvania Law School (1,880 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Ruizhe Zhou is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
11 years into an active New York practice since a 2015 admission, Ruizhe Zhou sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
11 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
11 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 Ruizhe compares to fellow University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni
Among the 1,518 University Of Pennsylvania Law School graduates in the New York register, Ruizhe Zhou is longer-tenured than 47% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
11 years vs. University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,518 NY-registered alumni of this school
11 Top 53% higher than 47% 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 2015 admission class today
Of the 8,867 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2015, 90.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5342316
- Year Admitted
- 2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kirkland & Ellis
- City
- Hong Kong
- Phone
- 852 3761 3574
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ruizhe Zhou'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 Kirkland & Ellis
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ruizhe Zhou licensed?
Ruizhe Zhou is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ruizhe Zhou admitted to the bar?
Ruizhe Zhou has been on the New York bar register since 2015.
Where did Ruizhe Zhou go to law school?
Ruizhe Zhou attended University of Pennsylvania Law School.
What company does Ruizhe Zhou work for?
Ruizhe Zhou is associated with Kirkland & Ellis in Hong Kong.
Is Ruizhe Zhou in good standing?
Yes, Ruizhe Zhou 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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