New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Tian Sun
University College London alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2017
- Admitted
- 9
- Years in bar
- 5534474
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2017, Tian Sun 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
- University College London
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5534474 on the New York register belongs to Tian Sun, 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 Kirkland & Ellis International LLP, located in London Ec3a 2aa. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University College London (110 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Tian Sun 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, Tian Sun 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 Tian compares to fellow University College London alumni
Among the 57 University College London graduates in the New York register, Tian Sun is longer-tenured than 44% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
9 years vs. University College London alumni
Years since admission - 57 NY-registered alumni of this school
9 Top 56% higher than 44% of 57 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
University College London's active-bar rate
Of University College London's 110 alumni in the New York register, 83.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University College London 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
- 5534474
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kirkland & Ellis International LLP
- City
- London Ec3a 2aa
- Phone
- +44 7392879563
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Tian Sun'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.
Other Attorneys at Kirkland & Ellis International LLP
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tian Sun licensed?
Tian Sun is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Tian Sun admitted to the bar?
Tian Sun has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did Tian Sun go to law school?
Tian Sun attended University College London.
What company does Tian Sun work for?
Tian Sun is associated with Kirkland & Ellis International LLP in London Ec3a 2aa.
Is Tian Sun in good standing?
Yes, Tian Sun 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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