New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
May Yuen Chan
Suffolk alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2000
- Admitted
- 26
- Years in bar
- 3914066
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 26 years on the register since a 2000 admission, May Yuen Chan ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 26 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suffolk
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3914066 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to May Yuen Chan, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Waymaker LLP, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90071. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUFFOLK (61 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 26 years on the register, May Yuen Chan 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 May Yuen Chan's 26 years since admission in 2000. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
26 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
26 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 May compares to fellow Suffolk alumni
Among the 60 Suffolk graduates in the New York register, May Yuen Chan is longer-tenured than 22% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
26 years vs. Suffolk alumni
Years since admission - 60 NY-registered alumni of this school
26 Top 78% higher than 22% of 60 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
Suffolk's active-bar rate
Of Suffolk's 61 alumni in the New York register, 44.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suffolk alumni, active-bar rate
The 2000 admission class today
Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3914066
- Year Admitted
- 2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Waymaker LLP
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90071
- Phone
- (424) 335-2404
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
May Yuen 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
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 May Chan licensed?
May Chan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was May Yuen Chan admitted to the bar?
May Yuen Chan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.
Where did May Yuen Chan go to law school?
May Yuen Chan attended SUFFOLK.
What company does May Yuen Chan work for?
May Yuen Chan is associated with Waymaker LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
Is May Yuen Chan in good standing?
Yes, May Yuen Chan 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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