New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Melanie Renee Cook
Univ. Of Pennsylvania Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2018
- Admitted
- 8
- Years in bar
- 5569504
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2018, Melanie Renee Cook has built 8 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 8 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ. Of Pennsylvania Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5569504 on the New York register belongs to Melanie Renee Cook, currently in active 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 Covington & Burling LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIV. OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW SCHOOL (47 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Melanie Renee Cook 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
8 years into an active New York practice since a 2018 admission, Melanie Renee Cook sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
8 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
8 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Univ. Of Pennsylvania Law School's active-bar rate
Of Univ. Of Pennsylvania Law School's 47 alumni in the New York register, 78.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Univ. Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2018 admission class today
Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5569504
- Year Admitted
- 2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Covington & Burling LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 841-1275
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melanie Renee Cook'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 Melanie Cook licensed?
Melanie Cook is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melanie Renee Cook admitted to the bar?
Melanie Renee Cook has been on the New York bar register since 2018.
Where did Melanie Renee Cook go to law school?
Melanie Renee Cook attended UNIV. OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Melanie Renee Cook work for?
Melanie Renee Cook is associated with Covington & Burling LLP in New York, NY.
Is Melanie Renee Cook in good standing?
Yes, Melanie Renee Cook 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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