New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Howard Fenghau Chang

Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Philadelphia, PA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1989
Admitted
37
Years in bar
2244564
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Howard Fenghau Chang ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

37 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Harvard

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1989
37 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Harvard
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2244564
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2244564 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Howard Fenghau Chang, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 University Of Pennsylvania Law School, located in Philadelphia, PA, ZIP 19104. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD.

State context & due diligence

After 37 years on the register, Howard Fenghau Chang 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 Howard Fenghau Chang's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

37 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Howard compares to fellow Harvard alumni

Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Howard Fenghau Chang is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

37 years vs. Harvard alumni

Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school

37 Top 9% higher than 91% of 3,070 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 1989 admission class today

Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years1989 class 66.2% 70.8% ▲ +6.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1989 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2244564
Year Admitted
1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jun 2027

Location & Contact

Company
University Of Pennsylvania Law School
ZIP Code
19104
Phone
(215) 573-8296

Education

HARVARD

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Howard Fenghau Chang'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
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%
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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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Before you rely on this record

Howard Fenghau Chang'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 Howard Chang licensed?

Howard Chang is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Howard Fenghau Chang admitted to the bar?

Howard Fenghau Chang's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.

Where did Howard Fenghau Chang go to law school?

Howard Fenghau Chang attended HARVARD.

What company does Howard Fenghau Chang work for?

Howard Fenghau Chang is associated with University Of Pennsylvania Law School in Philadelphia, PA.

Is Howard Fenghau Chang in good standing?

Yes, Howard Fenghau Chang holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.