New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Shusmita Chowdhury

University Of Sydney alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013, registered office in Chicago, IL. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2013
Admitted
13
Years in bar
5162359
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2013, Shusmita Chowdhury has built 13 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

13 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 76%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Sydney

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2013
13 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Sydney
71.6% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5162359
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5162359 on the New York register belongs to Shusmita Chowdhury, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Baker & Mckenzie LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60601. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Sydney (109 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Shusmita Chowdhury 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

13 years into an active New York practice since a 2013 admission, Shusmita Chowdhury sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

13 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

13 Top 76% higher than 24% 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

University Of Sydney's active-bar rate

Of University Of Sydney's 109 alumni in the New York register, 71.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Sydney alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%71.6%
University Of Sydney alumni, active-bar rate

The 2013 admission class today

Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90% Statewide, all years2013 class 66.2% 87.8% ▲ +32.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2013 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5162359
Year Admitted
2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Feb 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Baker & Mckenzie LLP
ZIP Code
60601
Phone
(312) 861-2905

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Shusmita Chowdhury'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.

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Before you rely on this record

Shusmita Chowdhury'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 Shusmita Chowdhury licensed?

Shusmita Chowdhury is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Shusmita Chowdhury admitted to the bar?

Shusmita Chowdhury has been on the New York bar register since 2013.

Where did Shusmita Chowdhury go to law school?

Shusmita Chowdhury attended University of Sydney.

What company does Shusmita Chowdhury work for?

Shusmita Chowdhury is associated with Baker & Mckenzie LLP in Chicago, IL.

Is Shusmita Chowdhury in good standing?

Yes, Shusmita Chowdhury holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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