New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Melanie Westover Yanez
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4345708
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melanie Westover Yanez has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 21 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melanie Westover Yanez carries New York bar registration 4345708, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Milbank LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20005. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Melanie Westover Yanez remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Melanie Westover Yanez was admitted in 2005, giving 21 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
21 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
21 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Melanie compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Melanie Westover Yanez is longer-tenured than 16% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
21 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
21 Top 84% higher than 16% of 3,070 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 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 82.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4345708
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Milbank LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Phone
- (202) 835-7560
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melanie Westover Yanez'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 Yanez licensed?
Melanie Yanez is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melanie Westover Yanez admitted to the bar?
Melanie Westover Yanez was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did Melanie Westover Yanez go to law school?
Melanie Westover Yanez attended HARVARD.
What company does Melanie Westover Yanez work for?
Melanie Westover Yanez is associated with Milbank LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Melanie Westover Yanez in good standing?
Yes, Melanie Westover Yanez holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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