New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Barry Tsz-Hin Lau
The University Of New South Wales alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Palo Alto, CA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5471479
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Barry Tsz-Hin Lau has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- The University Of New South Wales
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5471479 on the New York register belongs to Barry Tsz-Hin Lau, 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 Simpson Thacher & Barlett LLP, located in Palo Alto, CA, ZIP 94304. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: The University of New South Wales (9 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Barry Tsz-Hin Lau 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
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Barry Tsz-Hin Lau sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The University Of New South Wales's active-bar rate
Of The University Of New South Wales's 9 alumni in the New York register, 88.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The University Of New South Wales 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
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5471479
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Simpson Thacher & Barlett LLP
- City
- Palo Alto, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94304
- Phone
- (650) 251-5229
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Barry Tsz-Hin Lau'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 Barry Lau licensed?
Barry Lau is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Barry Tsz-Hin Lau admitted to the bar?
Barry Tsz-Hin Lau has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Barry Tsz-Hin Lau go to law school?
Barry Tsz-Hin Lau attended The University of New South Wales.
What company does Barry Tsz-Hin Lau work for?
Barry Tsz-Hin Lau is associated with Simpson Thacher & Barlett LLP in Palo Alto, CA.
Is Barry Tsz-Hin Lau in good standing?
Yes, Barry Tsz-Hin Lau 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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