New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Sophie Yvette Paul Van Besien
Columbia Law School & University Of Ghent alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2010
- Admitted
- 16
- Years in bar
- 4776001
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sophie Yvette Paul Van Besien has held an active New York bar license for 16 years - admitted in 2010, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 16 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 & University Of Ghent
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sophie Yvette Paul Van Besien carries New York bar registration 4776001, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Stibbe, located in 1000 Brussels. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL & UNIVERSITY OF GHENT.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Sophie Yvette Paul Van Besien 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
Sophie Yvette Paul Van Besien was admitted in 2010, giving 16 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.
16 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
16 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2010 admission class today
Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4776001
- Year Admitted
- 2010 (16 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Stibbe
- City
- 1000 Brussels
- Phone
- (322) 533-5253
Education
COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL & UNIVERSITY OF GHENT
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sophie Yvette Paul Van Besien'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 Van Besien licensed?
Sophie Van Besien is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sophie Yvette Paul Van Besien admitted to the bar?
Sophie Yvette Paul Van Besien was admitted to the bar in 2010.
Where did Sophie Yvette Paul Van Besien go to law school?
Sophie Yvette Paul Van Besien attended COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL & UNIVERSITY OF GHENT.
What company does Sophie Yvette Paul Van Besien work for?
Sophie Yvette Paul Van Besien is associated with Stibbe in 1000 Brussels.
Is Sophie Yvette Paul Van Besien in good standing?
Yes, Sophie Yvette Paul Van Besien holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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