New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Zharna Shah
Duke University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Chicago, IL. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5411491
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Zharna Shah appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2016 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 10 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Duke University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Zharna Shah is registered as bar number 5411491 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. 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 LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60654. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: DUKE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL (22 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
Duke University Law School's active-bar rate
Of Duke University Law School's 22 alumni in the New York register, 63.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duke University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 5411491
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60654
- Phone
- (312) 862-2582
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Zharna Shah's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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Zharna Shah is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Zharna Shah licensed?
Zharna Shah is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Zharna Shah admitted to the bar?
Zharna Shah has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Zharna Shah go to law school?
Zharna Shah attended DUKE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Zharna Shah work for?
Zharna Shah is associated with Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL.
Is Zharna Shah in good standing?
Not currently, Zharna Shah's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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