New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Christy Lee Mcelhaney
American University Washington alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2198968
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Christy Lee Mcelhaney ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- American University Washington
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2198968 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Christy Lee Mcelhaney, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON (32 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Christy Lee Mcelhaney still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Christy Lee Mcelhaney's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
American University Washington's active-bar rate
Of American University Washington's 32 alumni in the New York register, 65.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
American University Washington alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2198968
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 735-3584
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Christy Lee Mcelhaney'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 Christy Mcelhaney licensed?
Christy Mcelhaney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Christy Lee Mcelhaney admitted to the bar?
Christy Lee Mcelhaney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Christy Lee Mcelhaney go to law school?
Christy Lee Mcelhaney attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON.
What company does Christy Lee Mcelhaney work for?
Christy Lee Mcelhaney is associated with Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom in New York, NY.
Is Christy Lee Mcelhaney in good standing?
Yes, Christy Lee Mcelhaney holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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