New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
David Christopher Lai
University Of Washington School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in Seattle, WA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2017
- Admitted
- 9
- Years in bar
- 5545751
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2017, David Christopher Lai 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
- University Of Washington School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5545751 on the New York register belongs to David Christopher Lai, 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 Amazon.Com Services LLC, located in Seattle, WA, ZIP 98121. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Washington School of Law (290 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
David Christopher Lai 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, David Christopher Lai 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 David compares to fellow University Of Washington School Of Law alumni
Among the 253 University Of Washington School Of Law graduates in the New York register, David Christopher Lai is longer-tenured than 17% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
9 years vs. University Of Washington School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 253 NY-registered alumni of this school
9 Top 83% higher than 17% of 253 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Washington School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Washington School Of Law's 290 alumni in the New York register, 82.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Washington 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
- 5545751
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Amazon.Com Services LLC
- City
- Seattle, WA
- ZIP Code
- 98121
- Phone
- (206) 266-3890
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Christopher 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 David Lai licensed?
David Lai is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Christopher Lai admitted to the bar?
David Christopher Lai has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did David Christopher Lai go to law school?
David Christopher Lai attended University of Washington School of Law.
What company does David Christopher Lai work for?
David Christopher Lai is associated with Amazon.Com Services LLC in Seattle, WA.
Is David Christopher Lai in good standing?
Yes, David Christopher 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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