New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Ya Li
Cornell Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Kansas City, MO. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 4991659
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Ya Li has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 4991659 on the New York register belongs to Ya Li, 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 Littler Mendelson P.C., located in Kansas City, MO, ZIP 64108. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Cornell Law School (4,728 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Ya Li 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
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Ya Li sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 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 Ya compares to fellow Cornell Law School alumni
Among the 3,422 Cornell Law School graduates in the New York register, Ya Li is longer-tenured than 48% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. Cornell Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,422 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 52% higher than 48% of 3,422 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Cornell Law School's active-bar rate
Of Cornell Law School's 4,728 alumni in the New York register, 75.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Cornell Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4991659
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Littler Mendelson P.C.
- City
- Kansas City, MO
- ZIP Code
- 64108
- Phone
- (816) 788-7043
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ya Li'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 Ya Li licensed?
Ya Li is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ya Li admitted to the bar?
Ya Li has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Ya Li go to law school?
Ya Li attended Cornell Law School.
What company does Ya Li work for?
Ya Li is associated with Littler Mendelson P.C. in Kansas City, MO.
Is Ya Li in good standing?
Yes, Ya Li 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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