New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Sung Bum Cho

Northwestern Univ. School Of Law 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
4981411
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2012, Sung Bum Cho 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
Northwestern Univ. School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2012
14 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Northwestern Univ. School Of Law
81% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4981411
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 4981411 on the New York register belongs to Sung Bum Cho, 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 Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NORTHWESTERN UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW (64 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Sung Bum Cho 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, Sung Bum Cho 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

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Sung Bum compares to fellow Northwestern Univ. School Of Law alumni

Among the 58 Northwestern Univ. School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Sung Bum Cho is longer-tenured than 3% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

14 years vs. Northwestern Univ. School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 58 NY-registered alumni of this school

14 Top 97% higher than 3% of 58 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 25 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Northwestern Univ. School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Northwestern Univ. School Of Law's 64 alumni in the New York register, 81% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Northwestern Univ. School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%81%
Northwestern Univ. School Of Law 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.

64%66%68%70% Statewide, all years2012 class 66.2% 69.6% ▲ +5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2012 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4981411
Year Admitted
2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Sep 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P.
County
New York
ZIP Code
10001
Phone
(212) 750-8300

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Sung Bum Cho'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Sung Bum Cho'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 Sung Bum Cho licensed?

Sung Bum Cho is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Sung Bum Cho admitted to the bar?

Sung Bum Cho has been on the New York bar register since 2012.

Where did Sung Bum Cho go to law school?

Sung Bum Cho attended NORTHWESTERN UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW.

What company does Sung Bum Cho work for?

Sung Bum Cho is associated with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. in New York, NY.

Is Sung Bum Cho in good standing?

Yes, Sung Bum Cho holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.