New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Ka Yan Lin
The University Of Hong Kong alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2020, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2020
- Admitted
- 6
- Years in bar
- 5772017
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2020, Ka Yan Lin has built 6 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 6 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- The University Of Hong Kong
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5772017 on the New York register belongs to Ka Yan Lin, 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 Clifford Chance Us LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: The University of Hong Kong (135 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Ka Yan Lin 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
6 years into an active New York practice since a 2020 admission, Ka Yan Lin sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
6 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
6 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Ka Yan compares to fellow The University Of Hong Kong alumni
Among the 105 The University Of Hong Kong graduates in the New York register, Ka Yan Lin is longer-tenured than 62% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
6 years vs. The University Of Hong Kong alumni
Years since admission - 105 NY-registered alumni of this school
6 Top 38% higher than 62% of 105 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The University Of Hong Kong's active-bar rate
Of The University Of Hong Kong's 135 alumni in the New York register, 89.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The University Of Hong Kong alumni, active-bar rate
The 2020 admission class today
Of the 8,276 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2020, 74.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5772017
- Year Admitted
- 2020 (6 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Clifford Chance Us LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 878-3084
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ka Yan Lin'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 Ka Yan Lin licensed?
Ka Yan Lin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ka Yan Lin admitted to the bar?
Ka Yan Lin has been on the New York bar register since 2020.
Where did Ka Yan Lin go to law school?
Ka Yan Lin attended The University of Hong Kong.
What company does Ka Yan Lin work for?
Ka Yan Lin is associated with Clifford Chance Us LLP in New York, NY.
Is Ka Yan Lin in good standing?
Yes, Ka Yan Lin 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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