New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Wenjing Liang

University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2023, registered office in New York, NY. As a recent entrant to the registry, this record's status, address, and admission date come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2023
Admitted
3
Years in bar
5998307
NY reg #

The record in one line

Wenjing Liang is early in an active New York law career - admitted to the bar in 2023 and on active status for 3 years so far, already ahead of 0% of the state's active bar by tenure.

3 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 100%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Pennsylvania Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2023
3 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Pennsylvania Law School
77.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5998307
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Wenjing Liang holds bar number 5998307 with the New York bar authority, a recent active-status addition to the roll. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Sidley Austin LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Pennsylvania Law School (1,880 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

As a recent addition to the register, Wenjing Liang counts toward the New York bar's active cohort; the breakdown below shows how that group stacks up against the rest of the register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Wenjing Liang is a recent addition to the active New York bar, admitted in 2023. The histogram below shows where 3 years of tenure falls among every currently-active attorney in the state.

3 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

3 Top 100% higher than 0% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Wenjing compares to fellow University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni

Among the 1,518 University Of Pennsylvania Law School graduates in the New York register, Wenjing Liang is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

3 years vs. University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni

Years since admission - 1,518 NY-registered alumni of this school

3 Top 100% higher than 0% of 1,518 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 35 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

University Of Pennsylvania Law School's active-bar rate

Of University Of Pennsylvania Law School's 1,880 alumni in the New York register, 77.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%77.9%
University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 2023 admission class today

Of the 8,985 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2023, 96% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2023 class 66.2% 96% ▲ +45.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2023 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5998307
Year Admitted
2023 (3 yrs · early career)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Aug 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Sidley Austin LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10019
Phone
(212) 839-5953

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Wenjing Liang'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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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.

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Before you rely on this record

Wenjing Liang's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wenjing Liang licensed?

Wenjing Liang is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Wenjing Liang admitted to the bar?

Wenjing Liang was admitted to the New York bar in 2023, 3 years ago.

Where did Wenjing Liang go to law school?

Wenjing Liang attended University of Pennsylvania Law School.

What company does Wenjing Liang work for?

Wenjing Liang is associated with Sidley Austin LLP in New York, NY.

Is Wenjing Liang in good standing?

Yes, Wenjing Liang holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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