New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Elisabeth Chiao Yap
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, registered office in Oakland, CA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2000
- Admitted
- 26
- Years in bar
- 3048733
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 26 years on the register since a 2000 admission, Elisabeth Chiao Yap ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 26 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Elisabeth Chiao Yap is registered as bar number 3048733 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
Practice address is listed under University Of California, Office Of The General Counsel, located in Oakland, CA, ZIP 94607. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
Elisabeth Chiao Yap 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 Elisabeth Chiao Yap's 26 years since admission in 2000. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
26 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
26 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 Elisabeth compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Elisabeth Chiao Yap is longer-tenured than 46% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
26 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
26 Top 54% higher than 46% of 3,070 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 2000 admission class today
Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3048733
- Year Admitted
- 2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- University Of California, Office Of The General Counsel
- City
- Oakland, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94607
- Phone
- (510) 987-0481
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Elisabeth Chiao Yap'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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Elisabeth Chiao Yap'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 Elisabeth Yap licensed?
Elisabeth Yap is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Elisabeth Chiao Yap admitted to the bar?
Elisabeth Chiao Yap's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.
Where did Elisabeth Chiao Yap go to law school?
Elisabeth Chiao Yap attended HARVARD.
What company does Elisabeth Chiao Yap work for?
Elisabeth Chiao Yap is associated with University Of California, Office Of The General Counsel in Oakland, CA.
Is Elisabeth Chiao Yap in good standing?
Yes, Elisabeth Chiao Yap 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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