New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Elizabeth Shiu-Man Ling

Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Oakland, CA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

2016
Admitted
10
Years in bar
5389531
NY reg #

The record in one line

Elizabeth Shiu-Man Ling has held an active New York bar license for 10 years — admitted in 2016, longer-tenured 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
Fordham University
Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2016
10 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5389531
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Elizabeth Shiu-Man Ling is registered as bar number 5389531 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2016, representing roughly 10 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under IF/WHEN/HOW: LAWYERING FOR REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE, located in Oakland, CA, ZIP 94612. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Elizabeth Shiu-Man Ling was admitted in 2016, giving 10 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.

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

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). This entry sits in this band. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). Above this entry. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Above this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Above this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). Above this entry. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). Above this entry. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Above this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5389531
Year Admitted
2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Sep 2026

Location & Contact

Company
IF/WHEN/HOW: LAWYERING FOR REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE
ZIP Code
94612
Phone
(602) 858-1817

Education

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Elizabeth Shiu-Man Ling's current status is "Currently registered".

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% Verify status before engaging
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Elizabeth Ling licensed?

Elizabeth Ling is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was Elizabeth Shiu-Man Ling admitted to the bar?

Elizabeth Shiu-Man Ling was admitted to the bar in 2016.

Where did Elizabeth Shiu-Man Ling go to law school?

Elizabeth Shiu-Man Ling attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.

What company does Elizabeth Shiu-Man Ling work for?

Elizabeth Shiu-Man Ling is associated with IF/WHEN/HOW: LAWYERING FOR REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE in Oakland, CA.

Is Elizabeth Shiu-Man Ling in good standing?

Yes, Elizabeth Shiu-Man Ling has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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