New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Seungwook Koo

University Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2018
Admitted
8
Years in bar
5631841
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2018, Seungwook Koo has built 8 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

8 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Virginia

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2018
8 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Virginia
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5631841
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5631841 on the New York register belongs to Seungwook Koo, 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 Allen Overy Shearman Sterling LLP, located in London E1 6ad. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

State context & due diligence

Seungwook Koo 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

8 years into an active New York practice since a 2018 admission, Seungwook Koo sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

8 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

8 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Seungwook compares to fellow University Of Virginia alumni

Among the 1,300 University Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, Seungwook Koo is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

8 years vs. University Of Virginia alumni

Years since admission - 1,300 NY-registered alumni of this school

8 Top 100% higher than 0% of 1,300 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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

The 2018 admission class today

Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75% Statewide, all years2018 class 66.2% 73.2% ▲ +10.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2018 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5631841
Year Admitted
2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Sep 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Allen Overy Shearman Sterling LLP
City
London E1 6ad
Phone
+44 20 3088 0000

Education

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Seungwook Koo'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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.

Before you rely on this record

Seungwook Koo's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Seungwook Koo licensed?

Seungwook Koo is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Seungwook Koo admitted to the bar?

Seungwook Koo has been on the New York bar register since 2018.

Where did Seungwook Koo go to law school?

Seungwook Koo attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

What company does Seungwook Koo work for?

Seungwook Koo is associated with Allen Overy Shearman Sterling LLP in London E1 6ad.

Is Seungwook Koo in good standing?

Yes, Seungwook Koo holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.