New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Lingli Cheng

Washington University School Of Law In St. Louis alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2014
Admitted
12
Years in bar
5277538
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2014, Lingli Cheng has built 12 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

12 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 76%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Washington University School Of Law In St. Louis

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2014
12 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Washington University School Of Law In St. Louis
66.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5277538
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5277538 on the New York register belongs to Lingli Cheng, 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 Emerson, located in Shanghai. Educational background: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW IN ST. LOUIS (9 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Lingli Cheng 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

12 years into an active New York practice since a 2014 admission, Lingli Cheng sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

12 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

12 Top 76% higher than 24% 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

Washington University School Of Law In St. Louis's active-bar rate

Of Washington University School Of Law In St. Louis's 9 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Washington University School Of Law In St. Louis alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%66.7%
Washington University School Of Law In St. Louis alumni, active-bar rate

The 2014 admission class today

Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years2014 class 66.2% 70.2% ▲ +6.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2014 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5277538
Year Admitted
2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Dec 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Emerson
City
Shanghai
Phone
862128929806

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Lingli Cheng'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.

Before you rely on this record

Lingli Cheng'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 Lingli Cheng licensed?

Lingli Cheng is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Lingli Cheng admitted to the bar?

Lingli Cheng has been on the New York bar register since 2014.

Where did Lingli Cheng go to law school?

Lingli Cheng attended WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW IN ST. LOUIS.

What company does Lingli Cheng work for?

Lingli Cheng is associated with Emerson in Shanghai.

Is Lingli Cheng in good standing?

Yes, Lingli Cheng holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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