New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Jennifer Elissa Schwartz

New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in North Wales, PA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1999
Admitted
27
Years in bar
2987741
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Jennifer Elissa Schwartz ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.

27 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
#8 of 13
by tenure in North Wales office peers
Law school
New York University

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1999
27 years
Law school
New York University
53.4% active rate
Registration
2987741
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2987741 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Jennifer Elissa Schwartz, 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 Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., located in North Wales, PA, ZIP 19454. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (9,991 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 27 years on the register, Jennifer Elissa Schwartz 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 Jennifer Elissa Schwartz's 27 years since admission in 1999.

27 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

27 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 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 · August 2026

Tenure among North Wales, PA office peers

In the small North Wales, PA cohort (13 with admission years), Jennifer Elissa Schwartz ranks #8 by tenure. See the North Wales attorney directory .

Local rank
#8
City cohort
13
Local percentile
54th
Admitted
1999

Nearest tenure peers in North Wales

How local rank is computed

Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.

How Jennifer compares to fellow New York University alumni

Among the 4,417 New York University graduates in the New York register, Jennifer Elissa Schwartz is longer-tenured than 47%.

27 years vs. New York University alumni

Years since admission - 4,417 NY-registered alumni of this school

27 Top 53% higher than 47% of 4,417 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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 · August 2026

New York University's active-bar rate

Of New York University's 9,991 alumni in the New York register, 53.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%53.4%
New York University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1999 admission class today

Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 81.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years1999 class 67.2% 81.9% ▲ +21.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1999 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2987741
Year Admitted
1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jan 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
ZIP Code
19454
Phone
(267) 305-6701

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Jennifer Elissa Schwartz's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Same firm affiliation: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.

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Before you rely on this record

Jennifer Elissa Schwartz'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 Jennifer Schwartz licensed?

Jennifer Schwartz is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Jennifer Elissa Schwartz admitted to the bar?

Jennifer Elissa Schwartz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.

Where did Jennifer Elissa Schwartz go to law school?

Jennifer Elissa Schwartz attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

What company does Jennifer Elissa Schwartz work for?

Jennifer Elissa Schwartz is associated with Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. in North Wales, PA.

Is Jennifer Elissa Schwartz in good standing?

Yes, Jennifer Elissa Schwartz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.