New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Yoo Sun Cheong
University Of Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2010
- Admitted
- 16
- Years in bar
- 4762746
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Yoo Sun Cheong has held an active New York bar license for 16 years - admitted in 2010, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 16 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Yoo Sun Cheong carries New York bar registration 4762746, an established, active practitioner 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 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO (1,342 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Yoo Sun Cheong remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Yoo Sun Cheong was admitted in 2010, giving 16 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
16 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
16 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Yoo compares to fellow University Of Chicago alumni
Among the 876 University Of Chicago graduates in the New York register, Yoo Sun Cheong is longer-tenured than 18% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
16 years vs. University Of Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 876 NY-registered alumni of this school
16 Top 82% higher than 18% of 876 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 Of Chicago's active-bar rate
Of University Of Chicago's 1,342 alumni in the New York register, 62.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 2010 admission class today
Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4762746
- Year Admitted
- 2010 (16 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 455-2485
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Yoo Sun Cheong'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 Yoo Cheong licensed?
Yoo Cheong is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Yoo Sun Cheong admitted to the bar?
Yoo Sun Cheong was admitted to the bar in 2010.
Where did Yoo Sun Cheong go to law school?
Yoo Sun Cheong attended UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.
What company does Yoo Sun Cheong work for?
Yoo Sun Cheong is associated with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York, NY.
Is Yoo Sun Cheong in good standing?
Yes, Yoo Sun Cheong 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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