New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Elissa Lynn Shechter
Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2908531
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Elissa Lynn Shechter ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Elissa Lynn Shechter is registered as bar number 2908531 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Elissa Lynn Shechter sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Elissa Lynn Shechter's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 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 Elissa compares to fellow Fordham University alumni
Among the 2,345 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, Elissa Lynn Shechter is longer-tenured than 43% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Fordham University alumni
Years since admission - 2,345 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 57% higher than 43% of 2,345 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
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2908531
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
Education
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Elissa Lynn Shechter's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Elissa Shechter licensed?
Elissa Shechter is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Elissa Lynn Shechter admitted to the bar?
Elissa Lynn Shechter's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Elissa Lynn Shechter go to law school?
Elissa Lynn Shechter attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
Is Elissa Lynn Shechter in good standing?
Yes, Elissa Lynn Shechter 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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