New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Shing Yau Lau
The University Of Hong Kong alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2018
- Admitted
- 8
- Years in bar
- 5622543
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2018, Shing Yau Lau has built 8 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 8 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- The University Of Hong Kong
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5622543 on the New York register belongs to Shing Yau Lau, 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 Milbank LLP, located in Hong Kong. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: The University of Hong Kong (135 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Shing Yau Lau 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
8 years into an active New York practice since a 2018 admission, Shing Yau Lau sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
8 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
8 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Shing Yau compares to fellow The University Of Hong Kong alumni
Among the 105 The University Of Hong Kong graduates in the New York register, Shing Yau Lau is longer-tenured than 62% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
8 years vs. The University Of Hong Kong alumni
Years since admission - 105 NY-registered alumni of this school
8 Top 38% higher than 62% of 105 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The University Of Hong Kong's active-bar rate
Of The University Of Hong Kong's 135 alumni in the New York register, 89.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The University Of Hong Kong alumni, active-bar rate
The 2018 admission class today
Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5622543
- Year Admitted
- 2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Milbank LLP
- City
- Hong Kong
- Phone
- 6579 4305
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Shing Yau Lau'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.
Other Attorneys at Milbank LLP
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shing Yau Lau licensed?
Shing Yau Lau is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Shing Yau Lau admitted to the bar?
Shing Yau Lau has been on the New York bar register since 2018.
Where did Shing Yau Lau go to law school?
Shing Yau Lau attended The University of Hong Kong.
What company does Shing Yau Lau work for?
Shing Yau Lau is associated with Milbank LLP in Hong Kong.
Is Shing Yau Lau in good standing?
Yes, Shing Yau Lau 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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