New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Shawn Joseph Chen
Yale Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2966430
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Shawn Joseph Chen carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1999 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 27 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Yale Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Shawn Joseph Chen is registered as bar number 2966430 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: YALE LAW SCHOOL (3,128 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Shawn compares to fellow Yale Law School alumni
Among the 248 Yale Law School graduates in the New York register, Shawn Joseph Chen is longer-tenured than 56% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. Yale Law School alumni
Years since admission - 248 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 44% higher than 56% of 248 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
Yale Law School's active-bar rate
Of Yale Law School's 3,128 alumni in the New York register, 74.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Yale Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2966430
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20006
- Phone
- (202) 974-1552
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Shawn Joseph Chen's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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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Shawn Joseph Chen carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shawn Chen licensed?
Shawn Chen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Shawn Joseph Chen admitted to the bar?
Shawn Joseph Chen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Shawn Joseph Chen go to law school?
Shawn Joseph Chen attended YALE LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Shawn Joseph Chen work for?
Shawn Joseph Chen is associated with Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton in Washington, DC.
Is Shawn Joseph Chen in good standing?
No, Shawn Joseph Chen carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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