New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Eileen Mercedes Hennessey
George Washington Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2818771
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Eileen Mercedes Hennessey ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Washington Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2818771 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Eileen Mercedes Hennessey, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under National Mediation Board, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20005. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV (751 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Eileen Mercedes Hennessey 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 Eileen Mercedes Hennessey's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Eileen compares to fellow George Washington Univ alumni
Among the 553 George Washington Univ graduates in the New York register, Eileen Mercedes Hennessey is longer-tenured than 2% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. George Washington Univ alumni
Years since admission - 553 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 98% higher than 2% of 553 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
George Washington Univ's active-bar rate
Of George Washington Univ's 751 alumni in the New York register, 46.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
George Washington Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2818771
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- National Mediation Board
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Phone
- (202) 692-5037
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Eileen Mercedes Hennessey'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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Eileen Mercedes Hennessey'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 Eileen Hennessey licensed?
Eileen Hennessey is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Eileen Mercedes Hennessey admitted to the bar?
Eileen Mercedes Hennessey's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Eileen Mercedes Hennessey go to law school?
Eileen Mercedes Hennessey attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV.
What company does Eileen Mercedes Hennessey work for?
Eileen Mercedes Hennessey is associated with National Mediation Board in Washington, DC.
Is Eileen Mercedes Hennessey in good standing?
Yes, Eileen Mercedes Hennessey 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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