New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Sonia Kaur Nijjar
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Palo Alto, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4619276
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sonia Kaur Nijjar 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
- Columbia Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sonia Kaur Nijjar carries New York bar registration 4619276, 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 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates, located in Palo Alto, CA, ZIP 94301. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Columbia Law School (21,447 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Sonia Kaur Nijjar 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
Sonia Kaur Nijjar 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 Sonia compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Sonia Kaur Nijjar is longer-tenured than 55% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 45% higher than 55% of 11,886 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
Columbia Law School's active-bar rate
Of Columbia Law School's 21,447 alumni in the New York register, 77.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Columbia Law School 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
- 4619276
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
- City
- Palo Alto, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94301
- Phone
- (650) 470-4592
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sonia Kaur Nijjar'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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Sonia Kaur Nijjar'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 Sonia Nijjar licensed?
Sonia Nijjar is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sonia Kaur Nijjar admitted to the bar?
Sonia Kaur Nijjar was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Sonia Kaur Nijjar go to law school?
Sonia Kaur Nijjar attended Columbia Law School.
What company does Sonia Kaur Nijjar work for?
Sonia Kaur Nijjar is associated with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates in Palo Alto, CA.
Is Sonia Kaur Nijjar in good standing?
Yes, Sonia Kaur Nijjar holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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