New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Fengjian Ao
University Of Virginia School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2015
- Admitted
- 11
- Years in bar
- 5373253
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2015, Fengjian Ao has built 11 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 11 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Virginia School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5373253 on the New York register belongs to Fengjian Ao, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Shanghai Office, located in Shanghai 200040. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Virginia School of Law (4,405 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Fengjian Ao 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
11 years into an active New York practice since a 2015 admission, Fengjian Ao sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
11 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
11 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Fengjian compares to fellow University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni
Among the 2,985 University Of Virginia School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Fengjian Ao is longer-tenured than 36% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
11 years vs. University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,985 NY-registered alumni of this school
11 Top 64% higher than 36% of 2,985 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Virginia School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Virginia School Of Law's 4,405 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2015 admission class today
Of the 8,867 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2015, 90.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5373253
- Year Admitted
- 2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Shanghai Office
- City
- Shanghai 200040
- Phone
- +86 139 1696 4302
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Fengjian Ao'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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Fengjian Ao'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 Fengjian Ao licensed?
Fengjian Ao is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Fengjian Ao admitted to the bar?
Fengjian Ao has been on the New York bar register since 2015.
Where did Fengjian Ao go to law school?
Fengjian Ao attended University of Virginia School of Law.
What company does Fengjian Ao work for?
Fengjian Ao is associated with Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Shanghai Office in Shanghai 200040.
Is Fengjian Ao in good standing?
Yes, Fengjian Ao 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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