New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Ryugen Watanabe
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4148979
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Ryugen Watanabe has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Ryugen Watanabe carries New York bar registration 4148979, 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 Sompo Holdings, Inc., located in Tokyo 160-8338. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (10,092 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Ryugen Watanabe 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
Ryugen Watanabe was admitted in 2003, giving 23 years on the New York register.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
How Ryugen compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Ryugen Watanabe is longer-tenured than 21%.
23 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 79% higher than 21% of 4,467 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 · August 2026
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 83.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4148979
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sompo Holdings, Inc.
- City
- Tokyo 160-8338
- Phone
- (81) 80-5977-5067
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ryugen Watanabe's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Ryugen Watanabe licensed?
Ryugen Watanabe is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ryugen Watanabe admitted to the bar?
Ryugen Watanabe was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Ryugen Watanabe go to law school?
Ryugen Watanabe attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does Ryugen Watanabe work for?
Ryugen Watanabe is associated with Sompo Holdings, Inc. in Tokyo 160-8338.
Is Ryugen Watanabe in good standing?
Yes, Ryugen Watanabe holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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