New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Sophie Xin Chan
The University Of Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2017
- Admitted
- 9
- Years in bar
- 5535638
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2017, Sophie Xin Chan has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 9 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- The University Of Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5535638 on the New York register belongs to Sophie Xin Chan, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO (97 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Sophie Xin Chan 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
9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, Sophie Xin Chan sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
9 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
9 Top 88% higher than 12% 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 Sophie compares to fellow The University Of Chicago alumni
Among the 88 The University Of Chicago graduates in the New York register, Sophie Xin Chan is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
9 years vs. The University Of Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 88 NY-registered alumni of this school
9 Top 100% higher than 0% of 88 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 University Of Chicago's active-bar rate
Of The University Of Chicago's 97 alumni in the New York register, 67% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The University Of Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 2017 admission class today
Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5535638
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 735-2964
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sophie Xin Chan'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sophie Chan licensed?
Sophie Chan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sophie Xin Chan admitted to the bar?
Sophie Xin Chan has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did Sophie Xin Chan go to law school?
Sophie Xin Chan attended THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.
What company does Sophie Xin Chan work for?
Sophie Xin Chan is associated with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York, NY.
Is Sophie Xin Chan in good standing?
Yes, Sophie Xin Chan 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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