New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Sebastian Weng Chong Chan
Stanford alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4627113
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sebastian Weng Chong Chan 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
- Stanford
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sebastian Weng Chong Chan carries New York bar registration 4627113, 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 Kirkland & Ellis LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: STANFORD (601 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Sebastian Weng Chong Chan 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
Sebastian Weng Chong Chan 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
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 Sebastian compares to fellow Stanford alumni
Among the 406 Stanford graduates in the New York register, Sebastian Weng Chong Chan is longer-tenured than 6% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. Stanford alumni
Years since admission - 406 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 94% higher than 6% of 406 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's active-bar rate
Of Stanford's 601 alumni in the New York register, 62.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Stanford alumni, active-bar rate
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
- 4627113
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (212) 446-4800
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sebastian Weng Chong Chan'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 Sebastian Chan licensed?
Sebastian Chan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sebastian Weng Chong Chan admitted to the bar?
Sebastian Weng Chong Chan was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Sebastian Weng Chong Chan go to law school?
Sebastian Weng Chong Chan attended STANFORD.
What company does Sebastian Weng Chong Chan work for?
Sebastian Weng Chong Chan is associated with Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY.
Is Sebastian Weng Chong Chan in good standing?
Yes, Sebastian Weng Chong Chan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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