New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Zhiqian Chen
Emory University School Of Law 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
- 5511555
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2017, Zhiqian Chen 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
- Emory University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5511555 on the New York register belongs to Zhiqian Chen, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, located in Hong Kong. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Emory University School of Law (1,319 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Zhiqian 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
9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, Zhiqian Chen 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
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Zhiqian compares to fellow Emory University School Of Law alumni
Among the 1,157 Emory University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Zhiqian Chen is longer-tenured than 24% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
9 years vs. Emory University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 1,157 NY-registered alumni of this school
9 Top 76% higher than 24% of 1,157 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
Emory University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Emory University School Of Law's 1,319 alumni in the New York register, 81.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Emory University School Of Law 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
- 5511555
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
- City
- Hong Kong
- Phone
- +852 2101 4147
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Zhiqian 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
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 Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Zhiqian Chen licensed?
Zhiqian Chen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Zhiqian Chen admitted to the bar?
Zhiqian Chen has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did Zhiqian Chen go to law school?
Zhiqian Chen attended Emory University School of Law.
What company does Zhiqian Chen work for?
Zhiqian Chen is associated with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in Hong Kong.
Is Zhiqian Chen in good standing?
Yes, Zhiqian Chen 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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