New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Winston Hao Gu
University Of Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013, registered office in Chicago, IL. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2013
- Admitted
- 13
- Years in bar
- 5091780
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2013, Winston Hao Gu has built 13 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 13 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5091780 on the New York register belongs to Winston Hao Gu, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Cooley LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60606. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO (1,342 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Winston Hao Gu 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
13 years into an active New York practice since a 2013 admission, Winston Hao Gu sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
13 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
13 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Winston compares to fellow University Of Chicago alumni
Among the 876 University Of Chicago graduates in the New York register, Winston Hao Gu is longer-tenured than 5% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
13 years vs. University Of Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 876 NY-registered alumni of this school
13 Top 95% higher than 5% of 876 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Chicago's active-bar rate
Of University Of Chicago's 1,342 alumni in the New York register, 62.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 2013 admission class today
Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5091780
- Year Admitted
- 2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cooley LLP
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60606
- Phone
- (312) 881-6611
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Winston Hao Gu'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Winston Gu licensed?
Winston Gu is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Winston Hao Gu admitted to the bar?
Winston Hao Gu has been on the New York bar register since 2013.
Where did Winston Hao Gu go to law school?
Winston Hao Gu attended UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.
What company does Winston Hao Gu work for?
Winston Hao Gu is associated with Cooley LLP in Chicago, IL.
Is Winston Hao Gu in good standing?
Yes, Winston Hao Gu 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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