New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Effie Chao
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3955952
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Effie Chao ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Effie Chao is registered as bar number 3955952 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Effie Chao sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Effie Chao's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Effie compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Effie Chao is longer-tenured than 47% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 53% higher than 47% of 4,467 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
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2001 admission class
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3955952
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Effie Chao's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Effie Chao licensed?
Effie Chao is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Effie Chao admitted to the bar?
Effie Chao's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Effie Chao go to law school?
Effie Chao attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
Is Effie Chao in good standing?
Yes, Effie Chao 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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