New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Stephen Seungkun Cha-Kim
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 4979357
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Stephen Seungkun Cha-Kim has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 4979357 on the New York register belongs to Stephen Seungkun Cha-Kim, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Arnold And Porter, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Stephen Seungkun Cha-Kim 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
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Stephen Seungkun Cha-Kim sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Stephen compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Stephen Seungkun Cha-Kim is longer-tenured than 35% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 65% higher than 35% of 8,587 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Harvard Law School's active-bar rate
Of Harvard Law School's 16,595 alumni in the New York register, 73.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Harvard Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4979357
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Arnold And Porter
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 836-7270
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen Seungkun Cha-Kim'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 Stephen Cha-Kim licensed?
Stephen Cha-Kim is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen Seungkun Cha-Kim admitted to the bar?
Stephen Seungkun Cha-Kim has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Stephen Seungkun Cha-Kim go to law school?
Stephen Seungkun Cha-Kim attended Harvard Law School.
What company does Stephen Seungkun Cha-Kim work for?
Stephen Seungkun Cha-Kim is associated with Arnold And Porter in New York, NY.
Is Stephen Seungkun Cha-Kim in good standing?
Yes, Stephen Seungkun Cha-Kim 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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