New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Zihan Chen
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2020. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2020
- Admitted
- 6
- Years in bar
- 5800156
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2020, Zihan Chen has built 6 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 6 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5800156 on the New York register belongs to Zihan Chen, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Steptoe LLP (Beijing Office), located in Beijing. Educational background: Northwestern University School of Law Chicago (1,504 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Zihan 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
6 years into an active New York practice since a 2020 admission, Zihan Chen sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
6 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
6 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 Zihan compares to fellow Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni
Among the 1,424 Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago graduates in the New York register, Zihan Chen is longer-tenured than 31% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
6 years vs. Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 1,424 NY-registered alumni of this school
6 Top 69% higher than 31% of 1,424 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's 1,504 alumni in the New York register, 80.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 2020 admission class today
Of the 8,276 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2020, 74.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5800156
- Year Admitted
- 2020 (6 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Steptoe LLP (Beijing Office)
- City
- Beijing
- Phone
- +86 18817838241
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Zihan 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Zihan Chen licensed?
Zihan Chen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Zihan Chen admitted to the bar?
Zihan Chen has been on the New York bar register since 2020.
Where did Zihan Chen go to law school?
Zihan Chen attended Northwestern University School of Law Chicago.
What company does Zihan Chen work for?
Zihan Chen is associated with Steptoe LLP (Beijing Office) in Beijing.
Is Zihan Chen in good standing?
Yes, Zihan 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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