New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Debra Wong Yang
Boston College Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5456405
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Debra Wong Yang 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
- Boston College Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5456405 on the New York register belongs to Debra Wong Yang, 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 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90071. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BOSTON COLLEGE LAW SCHOOL (2,021 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Debra Wong Yang 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, Debra Wong Yang 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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Debra compares to fellow Boston College Law School alumni
Among the 167 Boston College Law School graduates in the New York register, Debra Wong Yang is longer-tenured than 5% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. Boston College Law School alumni
Years since admission - 167 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 95% higher than 5% of 167 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
Boston College Law School's active-bar rate
Of Boston College Law School's 2,021 alumni in the New York register, 78.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Boston College Law School 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
- 5456405
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90071
- Phone
- (213) 229-7472
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Debra Wong Yang'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 Debra Yang licensed?
Debra Yang is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Debra Wong Yang admitted to the bar?
Debra Wong Yang has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Debra Wong Yang go to law school?
Debra Wong Yang attended BOSTON COLLEGE LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Debra Wong Yang work for?
Debra Wong Yang is associated with Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
Is Debra Wong Yang in good standing?
Yes, Debra Wong Yang 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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