New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Huanyong Gao
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4163689
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Huanyong Gao has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Huanyong Gao carries New York bar registration 4163689, an established, active practitioner 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 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, LLP, located in Shanghai 200040. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Huanyong Gao remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Huanyong Gao was admitted in 2003, giving 23 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.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Huanyong compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Huanyong Gao is longer-tenured than 12% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
23 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 88% higher than 12% of 1,236 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 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4163689
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, LLP
- City
- Shanghai 200040
- Phone
- 86.21.2321.6000
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Huanyong Gao'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.
Other Attorneys at Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, LLP
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchBefore you rely on this record
Huanyong Gao'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 Huanyong Gao licensed?
Huanyong Gao is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Huanyong Gao admitted to the bar?
Huanyong Gao was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Huanyong Gao go to law school?
Huanyong Gao attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Huanyong Gao work for?
Huanyong Gao is associated with Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, LLP in Shanghai 200040.
Is Huanyong Gao in good standing?
Yes, Huanyong Gao holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.