New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Melinda Chow Alankar
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in Palo Alto, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4501110
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melinda Chow Alankar has held an active New York bar license for 19 years - admitted in 2007, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 19 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melinda Chow Alankar carries New York bar registration 4501110, an established, active practitioner in 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 Anthropocene Institute, located in Palo Alto, CA, ZIP 94301. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Melinda Chow Alankar 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
Melinda Chow Alankar was admitted in 2007, giving 19 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.
19 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
19 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Melinda compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Melinda Chow Alankar is longer-tenured than 6% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
19 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
19 Top 94% higher than 6% 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 2007 admission class today
Of the 8,913 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2007, 85% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4501110
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Anthropocene Institute
- City
- Palo Alto, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94301
- Phone
- (510) 673-8828
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melinda Chow Alankar'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 Melinda Alankar licensed?
Melinda Alankar is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melinda Chow Alankar admitted to the bar?
Melinda Chow Alankar was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did Melinda Chow Alankar go to law school?
Melinda Chow Alankar attended HARVARD.
What company does Melinda Chow Alankar work for?
Melinda Chow Alankar is associated with Anthropocene Institute in Palo Alto, CA.
Is Melinda Chow Alankar in good standing?
Yes, Melinda Chow Alankar holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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