New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Soo Kyong Yi
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2503134
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, Soo Kyong Yi ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 34 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2503134 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Soo Kyong Yi, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10281. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
After 34 years on the register, Soo Kyong Yi still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Soo Kyong Yi's 34 years since admission in 1992. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
34 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
34 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Soo compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Soo Kyong Yi is longer-tenured than 70% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
34 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 30% higher than 70% of 3,070 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
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2503134
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10281
- Phone
- (212) 504-6797
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Soo Kyong Yi'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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Soo Kyong Yi'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 Soo Yi licensed?
Soo Yi is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Soo Kyong Yi admitted to the bar?
Soo Kyong Yi's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Soo Kyong Yi go to law school?
Soo Kyong Yi attended HARVARD.
What company does Soo Kyong Yi work for?
Soo Kyong Yi is associated with Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft in New York, NY.
Is Soo Kyong Yi in good standing?
Yes, Soo Kyong Yi 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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