New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Sonya Hyun Shik Lee
Cornell University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4064283
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sonya Hyun Shik Lee appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2002 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 24 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Cornell University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sonya Hyun Shik Lee is registered as bar number 4064283 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. 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 LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CORNELL UNIVERSITY (401 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Sonya compares to fellow Cornell University alumni
Among the 128 Cornell University graduates in the New York register, Sonya Hyun Shik Lee is longer-tenured than 12% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. Cornell University alumni
Years since admission - 128 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 88% higher than 12% of 128 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
Cornell University's active-bar rate
Of Cornell University's 401 alumni in the New York register, 43.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cornell University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 4064283
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10006
- Phone
- (212) 225-2329
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sonya Hyun Shik Lee's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sonya Lee licensed?
Sonya Lee is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sonya Hyun Shik Lee admitted to the bar?
Sonya Hyun Shik Lee was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Sonya Hyun Shik Lee go to law school?
Sonya Hyun Shik Lee attended CORNELL UNIVERSITY.
What company does Sonya Hyun Shik Lee work for?
Sonya Hyun Shik Lee is associated with Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in New York, NY.
Is Sonya Hyun Shik Lee in good standing?
Not currently, Sonya Hyun Shik Lee's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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