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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1997
29 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
George Washington Univ
46.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2818771
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

This attorney 15 55 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

0%100%New York avg66%46.2%
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.

60%65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1997 class 66.2% 78.5% ▲ +18.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1997 admission class

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
ZIP Code
20005
Phone
(202) 692-5037

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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

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.