New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Edward Hin Pong Lam

University College, London alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2002
Admitted
24
Years in bar
4064671
NY reg #

The record in one line

Edward Hin Pong Lam has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

24 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 49%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University College, London

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2002
24 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University College, London
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4064671
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Edward Hin Pong Lam carries New York bar registration 4064671, 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

Practice address is listed under Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, located in Hong Kong. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, LONDON.

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Edward Hin Pong Lam 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

Edward Hin Pong Lam was admitted in 2002, giving 24 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.

24 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

The 2002 admission class today

Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

65%65.5%66%66.5% Statewide, all years2002 class 66.2% 65.2% ▼ -1.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2002 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4064671
Year Admitted
2002 (24 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jun 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
City
Hong Kong
Phone
+852 3740-4771

Education

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, LONDON

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Edward Hin Pong Lam'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

Edward Hin Pong Lam's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Edward Lam licensed?

Edward Lam is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Edward Hin Pong Lam admitted to the bar?

Edward Hin Pong Lam was admitted to the bar in 2002.

Where did Edward Hin Pong Lam go to law school?

Edward Hin Pong Lam attended UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, LONDON.

What company does Edward Hin Pong Lam work for?

Edward Hin Pong Lam is associated with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in Hong Kong.

Is Edward Hin Pong Lam in good standing?

Yes, Edward Hin Pong Lam holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.