New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Elisa Spencer Kao
New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5046701
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Elisa Spencer Kao has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University School Of Law
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5046701 on the New York register belongs to Elisa Spencer Kao, currently in active 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 currently on file for this attorney. Educational background: New York University School of Law (25,745 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Elisa Spencer Kao 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
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Elisa Spencer Kao sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 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 Elisa compares to fellow New York University School Of Law alumni
Among the 13,304 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Elisa Spencer Kao is longer-tenured than 36% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 64% higher than 36% of 13,304 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
New York University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New York University School Of Law's 25,745 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5046701
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (360) 292-0196
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Elisa Spencer Kao'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 Elisa Kao licensed?
Elisa Kao is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Elisa Spencer Kao admitted to the bar?
Elisa Spencer Kao has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Elisa Spencer Kao go to law school?
Elisa Spencer Kao attended New York University School of Law.
Is Elisa Spencer Kao in good standing?
Yes, Elisa Spencer Kao 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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