New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Zhi Yan Cao
University Of New South Wales alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5457858
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Zhi Yan Cao has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of New South Wales
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5457858 on the New York register belongs to Zhi Yan Cao, 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 Debevoise & Plimpton, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES (120 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Zhi Yan Cao 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
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Zhi Yan Cao sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 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 Zhi Yan compares to fellow University Of New South Wales alumni
Among the 64 University Of New South Wales graduates in the New York register, Zhi Yan Cao is longer-tenured than 8% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. University Of New South Wales alumni
Years since admission - 64 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 92% higher than 8% of 64 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of New South Wales's active-bar rate
Of University Of New South Wales's 120 alumni in the New York register, 80.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of New South Wales alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5457858
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Debevoise & Plimpton
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 909-6000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Zhi Yan Cao'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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Zhi Yan Cao'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 Zhi Yan Cao licensed?
Zhi Yan Cao is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Zhi Yan Cao admitted to the bar?
Zhi Yan Cao has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Zhi Yan Cao go to law school?
Zhi Yan Cao attended UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES.
What company does Zhi Yan Cao work for?
Zhi Yan Cao is associated with Debevoise & Plimpton in New York, NY.
Is Zhi Yan Cao in good standing?
Yes, Zhi Yan Cao 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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