New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William Yui-Wai Chan
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2413870
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Yui-Wai Chan carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1991 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 35 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, currently registered"
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Yui-Wai Chan is registered as bar number 2413870 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, currently registered", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 35 years on the register. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,599 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, currently registered" 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 William compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,590 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, William Yui-Wai Chan is longer-tenured than 99%.
35 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,590 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,590 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 75.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2413870
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Yui-Wai Chan's current status, "Suspended, currently registered", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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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William Yui-Wai Chan carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Chan licensed?
William Chan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Yui-Wai Chan admitted to the bar?
William Yui-Wai Chan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did William Yui-Wai Chan go to law school?
William Yui-Wai Chan attended Harvard Law School.
Is William Yui-Wai Chan in good standing?
No, William Yui-Wai Chan carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
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Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.