New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Vivian Zhi-Hwei Chen

Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2021, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2021
Admitted
5
Years in bar
5894357
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2021, Vivian Zhi-Hwei Chen has built 5 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

5 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Yeshiva University Cardozo 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
2021
5 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5894357
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5894357 on the New York register belongs to Vivian Zhi-Hwei Chen, 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 Kennedys Law LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Yeshiva University Cardozo School of Law.

State context & due diligence

Vivian Zhi-Hwei Chen 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

5 years into an active New York practice since a 2021 admission, Vivian Zhi-Hwei Chen sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

5 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

5 Top 88% higher than 12% 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 Vivian compares to fellow Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law alumni

Among the 3,556 Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Vivian Zhi-Hwei Chen is longer-tenured than 33% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

5 years vs. Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 3,556 NY-registered alumni of this school

5 Top 67% higher than 33% of 3,556 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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

The 2021 admission class today

Of the 7,829 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2021, 93.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2021 class 66.2% 93.8% ▲ +41.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2021 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5894357
Year Admitted
2021 (5 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Aug 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Kennedys Law LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10017
Phone
(646) 625-4006

Education

Yeshiva University Cardozo School of Law

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Vivian Zhi-Hwei Chen'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

Vivian Zhi-Hwei Chen'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 Vivian Chen licensed?

Vivian Chen is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Vivian Zhi-Hwei Chen admitted to the bar?

Vivian Zhi-Hwei Chen has been on the New York bar register since 2021.

Where did Vivian Zhi-Hwei Chen go to law school?

Vivian Zhi-Hwei Chen attended Yeshiva University Cardozo School of Law.

What company does Vivian Zhi-Hwei Chen work for?

Vivian Zhi-Hwei Chen is associated with Kennedys Law LLP in New York, NY.

Is Vivian Zhi-Hwei Chen in good standing?

Yes, Vivian Zhi-Hwei Chen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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