New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Geneva Melissa Ricks
York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2024, registered office in New York, NY. As a recent entrant to the registry, this record's status, address, and admission date come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2024
- Admitted
- 2
- Years in bar
- 6144927
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Geneva Melissa Ricks is early in an active New York law career - admitted to the bar in 2024 and on active status for 2 years so far, already ahead of 0% of the state's active bar by tenure.
- 2 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 100%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- York University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Geneva Melissa Ricks holds bar number 6144927 with the New York bar authority, a recent active-status addition to the roll. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Paul Weiss LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: York University (5 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
As a recent addition to the register, Geneva Melissa Ricks counts toward the New York bar's active cohort; the breakdown below shows how that group stacks up against the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Geneva Melissa Ricks is a recent addition to the active New York bar, admitted in 2024. The histogram below shows where 2 years of tenure falls among every currently-active attorney in the state.
2 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
2 Top 100% higher than 0% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
York University's active-bar rate
Of York University's 5 alumni in the New York register, 71.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
York University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2024 admission class today
Of the 8,938 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2024, 76.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 6144927
- Year Admitted
- 2024 (2 yrs · early career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Paul Weiss LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (929) 969-6149
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Geneva Melissa Ricks'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 Geneva Ricks licensed?
Geneva Ricks is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Geneva Melissa Ricks admitted to the bar?
Geneva Melissa Ricks was admitted to the New York bar in 2024, 2 years ago.
Where did Geneva Melissa Ricks go to law school?
Geneva Melissa Ricks attended York University.
What company does Geneva Melissa Ricks work for?
Geneva Melissa Ricks is associated with Paul Weiss LLP in New York, NY.
Is Geneva Melissa Ricks in good standing?
Yes, Geneva Melissa Ricks 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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