New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Ming Lu
Boston University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4742235
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Ming Lu has held an active New York bar license for 17 years — admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University School Of Law
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Ming Lu is registered as bar number 4742235 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2009, representing roughly 17 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under KING AND WOOD MALLESONS, located in Hong Kong. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: Boston University School of Law — which has 6,396 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Ming Lu was admitted in 2009, giving 17 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.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% 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
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4742235
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- KING AND WOOD MALLESONS
- City
- Hong Kong
- Phone
- 852-34431219
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Ming Lu's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Ming Lu licensed?
Ming Lu is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".
When was Ming Lu admitted to the bar?
Ming Lu was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Ming Lu go to law school?
Ming Lu attended Boston University School of Law.
What company does Ming Lu work for?
Ming Lu is associated with KING AND WOOD MALLESONS in Hong Kong.
Is Ming Lu in good standing?
Yes, Ming Lu has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.
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