New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Edward James Gates
Boston University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4487021
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Edward James Gates appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2007 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 19 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Boston University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Edward James Gates is registered as bar number 4487021 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Bytedance, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Boston University School of Law (6,396 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Michael compares to fellow Boston University School Of Law alumni
Among the 3,331 Boston University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michael Edward James Gates is longer-tenured than 43% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
19 years vs. Boston University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 3,331 NY-registered alumni of this school
19 Top 57% higher than 43% of 3,331 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
Boston University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Boston University School Of Law's 6,396 alumni in the New York register, 79.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Boston University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2007 admission class today
Of the 8,913 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2007, 85% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 4487021
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Bytedance
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (646) 584-0946
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Edward James Gates's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Michael Gates licensed?
Michael Gates is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Edward James Gates admitted to the bar?
Michael Edward James Gates was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did Michael Edward James Gates go to law school?
Michael Edward James Gates attended Boston University School of Law.
What company does Michael Edward James Gates work for?
Michael Edward James Gates is associated with Bytedance in New York, NY.
Is Michael Edward James Gates in good standing?
Not currently, Michael Edward James Gates's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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