New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Satoko Kametaka

Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

2012
Admitted
14
Years in bar
5073697
NY reg #

The record in one line

Satoko Kametaka appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2012. This reflects registration only, confirm current standing with the state bar.

14 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Other
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Harvard Law School
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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
other
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2012
14 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Harvard Law School
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5073697
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Satoko Kametaka is registered as bar number 5073697 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a classification that limits or suspends the attorney's authorization to practice — verify the exact implications with the bar before engaging this attorney. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2012, representing roughly 14 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Medecins Sans Frontieres Japon, located in Tokyo 162-0045. Public records list 1 other attorney with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: Harvard Law School — which has 16,595 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status places them outside the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

How Satoko compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni

Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Satoko Kametaka is longer-tenured than 35% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

14 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni

Years since admission — 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school

14 Top 65% higher than 35% of 8,587 fellow alumni

0–5: 1,284 fellow alumni (15%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,684 fellow alumni (20%). Below this entry. 10–15: 1,586 fellow alumni (18%). This entry sits in this band. 15–20: 1,456 fellow alumni (17%). Above this entry. 20–25: 1,431 fellow alumni (17%). Above this entry. 25–30: 1,146 fellow alumni (13%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
5073697
Year Admitted
2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
May 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Medecins Sans Frontieres Japon
City
Tokyo 162-0045
Phone
+81-3-5286-6123

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Satoko Kametaka's current status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Satoko Kametaka is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Satoko Kametaka licensed?

Satoko Kametaka is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday".

When was Satoko Kametaka admitted to the bar?

Satoko Kametaka was admitted to the bar in 2012.

Where did Satoko Kametaka go to law school?

Satoko Kametaka attended Harvard Law School.

What company does Satoko Kametaka work for?

Satoko Kametaka is associated with Medecins Sans Frontieres Japon in Tokyo 162-0045.

Is Satoko Kametaka in good standing?

Satoko Kametaka has a bar status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.

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