New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Hongwei Yao
University Of California alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2882330
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Hongwei Yao ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of California
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2882330 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Hongwei Yao, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Fujae Partners, located in Shanghai 200020. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (125 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Hongwei Yao still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Hongwei Yao's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 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 Hongwei compares to fellow University Of California alumni
Among the 116 University Of California graduates in the New York register, Hongwei Yao is longer-tenured than 34% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. University Of California alumni
Years since admission - 116 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 66% higher than 34% of 116 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
University Of California's active-bar rate
Of University Of California's 125 alumni in the New York register, 51.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of California alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2882330
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Fujae Partners
- City
- Shanghai 200020
- Phone
- 86-21-22859868
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Hongwei Yao'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 Hongwei Yao licensed?
Hongwei Yao is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Hongwei Yao admitted to the bar?
Hongwei Yao's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Hongwei Yao go to law school?
Hongwei Yao attended UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA.
What company does Hongwei Yao work for?
Hongwei Yao is associated with Fujae Partners in Shanghai 200020.
Is Hongwei Yao in good standing?
Yes, Hongwei Yao 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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