New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Wen Chao Gao

Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2015
Admitted
11
Years in bar
5387691
NY reg #

The record in one line

Wen Chao Gao carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2015 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

11 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2015
11 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago
80.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5387691
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Wen Chao Gao is registered as bar number 5387691 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Allen & Overy, located in Hong Kong. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Northwestern University School of Law Chicago (1,504 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How Wen Chao compares to fellow Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni

Among the 1,424 Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago graduates in the New York register, Wen Chao Gao is longer-tenured than 63% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

11 years vs. Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni

Years since admission - 1,424 NY-registered alumni of this school

11 Top 37% higher than 63% of 1,424 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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

Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's active-bar rate

Of Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's 1,504 alumni in the New York register, 80.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%80.4%
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni, active-bar rate

The 2015 admission class today

Of the 8,867 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2015, 90.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2015 class 66.2% 90.7% ▲ +37.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2015 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
5387691
Year Admitted
2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jun 2025

Location & Contact

Company
Allen & Overy
City
Hong Kong
Phone
+852 2974 7173

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Wen Chao Gao's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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 outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
Verify status before engaging
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.

Before you rely on this record

Wen Chao Gao carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wen Chao Gao licensed?

Wen Chao Gao is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Wen Chao Gao admitted to the bar?

Wen Chao Gao has been on the New York bar register since 2015.

Where did Wen Chao Gao go to law school?

Wen Chao Gao attended Northwestern University School of Law Chicago.

What company does Wen Chao Gao work for?

Wen Chao Gao is associated with Allen & Overy in Hong Kong.

Is Wen Chao Gao in good standing?

No, Wen Chao Gao carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

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