New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Meghan Elizabeth Bell

Cornell Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2019, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2019
Admitted
7
Years in bar
5755921
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2019, Meghan Elizabeth Bell has built 7 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

7 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Cornell Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2019
7 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Cornell Law School
75.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5755921
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5755921 on the New York register belongs to Meghan Elizabeth Bell, currently in active 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 Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Us LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Cornell Law School (4,728 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Meghan Elizabeth Bell is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

7 years into an active New York practice since a 2019 admission, Meghan Elizabeth Bell sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

7 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

7 Top 88% higher than 12% 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 Meghan compares to fellow Cornell Law School alumni

Among the 3,422 Cornell Law School graduates in the New York register, Meghan Elizabeth Bell is longer-tenured than 23% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

7 years vs. Cornell Law School alumni

Years since admission - 3,422 NY-registered alumni of this school

7 Top 77% higher than 23% of 3,422 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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

Cornell Law School's active-bar rate

Of Cornell Law School's 4,728 alumni in the New York register, 75.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Cornell Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%75.4%
Cornell Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 2019 admission class today

Of the 8,536 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2019, 92.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2019 class 66.2% 92.5% ▲ +39.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2019 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5755921
Year Admitted
2019 (7 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jan 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Us LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10007
Phone
(646) 863-1667

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Meghan Elizabeth Bell'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

Meghan Elizabeth Bell'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 Meghan Bell licensed?

Meghan Bell is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Meghan Elizabeth Bell admitted to the bar?

Meghan Elizabeth Bell has been on the New York bar register since 2019.

Where did Meghan Elizabeth Bell go to law school?

Meghan Elizabeth Bell attended Cornell Law School.

What company does Meghan Elizabeth Bell work for?

Meghan Elizabeth Bell is associated with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Us LLP in New York, NY.

Is Meghan Elizabeth Bell in good standing?

Yes, Meghan Elizabeth Bell holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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