New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Tsugumichi D. Watanabe
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1809045
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 44 years on the register since a 1982 admission, Tsugumichi D. Watanabe ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 86% of the currently-active bar.
- 44 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Tsugumichi D. Watanabe is registered as bar number 1809045 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good 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 Tmi Associates, located in Tokyo 106-6123. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Tsugumichi D. Watanabe sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Tsugumichi D. Watanabe's 44 years since admission in 1982. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
44 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
44 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Tsugumichi compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Tsugumichi D. Watanabe is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,587 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
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 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1809045
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Tmi Associates
- City
- Tokyo 106-6123
- Phone
- 81-3-6438-5393
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Tsugumichi D. Watanabe's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Tmi Associates
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tsugumichi Watanabe licensed?
Tsugumichi Watanabe is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Tsugumichi D. Watanabe admitted to the bar?
Tsugumichi D. Watanabe's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Tsugumichi D. Watanabe go to law school?
Tsugumichi D. Watanabe attended Harvard Law School.
What company does Tsugumichi D. Watanabe work for?
Tsugumichi D. Watanabe is associated with Tmi Associates in Tokyo 106-6123.
Is Tsugumichi D. Watanabe in good standing?
Yes, Tsugumichi D. Watanabe 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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