New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Mary Nga Lai Chan

Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2003
Admitted
23
Years in bar
4114062
NY reg #

The record in one line

Mary Nga Lai Chan 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
Boston University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2003
23 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Boston University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4114062
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Mary Nga Lai Chan carries New York bar registration 4114062, an established, active practitioner in 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 Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10005. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Mary Nga Lai Chan 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

Mary Nga Lai Chan 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

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 Mary compares to fellow Boston University alumni

Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Mary Nga Lai Chan is longer-tenured than 17% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

23 years vs. Boston University alumni

Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school

23 Top 83% higher than 17% of 1,967 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 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.

60%65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years2003 class 66.2% 81% ▲ +22.4%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2003 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4114062
Year Admitted
2003 (23 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Feb 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
County
New York
ZIP Code
10005
Phone
(212) 493-7653

Education

BOSTON UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Mary Nga Lai Chan'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

Mary Nga Lai Chan'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 Mary Chan licensed?

Mary Chan is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Mary Nga Lai Chan admitted to the bar?

Mary Nga Lai Chan was admitted to the bar in 2003.

Where did Mary Nga Lai Chan go to law school?

Mary Nga Lai Chan attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.

What company does Mary Nga Lai Chan work for?

Mary Nga Lai Chan is associated with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. in New York, NY.

Is Mary Nga Lai Chan in good standing?

Yes, Mary Nga Lai Chan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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