New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Allan C. Lai
Univ. Of Chicago Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4565073
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Allan C. Lai has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ. Of Chicago Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Allan C. Lai carries New York bar registration 4565073, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Kowloon. Educational background: UNIV. OF CHICAGO LAW SCHOOL (6 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Allan C. Lai 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
Allan C. Lai was admitted in 2008, giving 18 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.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
18 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Univ. Of Chicago Law School's active-bar rate
Of Univ. Of Chicago Law School's 6 alumni in the New York register, 50% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ. Of Chicago Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4565073
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Kowloon
- Phone
- 852 3961-1617
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Allan C. Lai'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 Allan Lai licensed?
Allan Lai is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Allan C. Lai admitted to the bar?
Allan C. Lai was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Allan C. Lai go to law school?
Allan C. Lai attended UNIV. OF CHICAGO LAW SCHOOL.
Is Allan C. Lai in good standing?
Yes, Allan C. Lai 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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