New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Melinda Caday Lim
Tulane University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2020, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2020
- Admitted
- 6
- Years in bar
- 5776083
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2020, Melinda Caday Lim has built 6 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 6 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Tulane University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5776083 on the New York register belongs to Melinda Caday Lim, currently in active 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 Social Security Administration, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20024. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Tulane University Law School (1,006 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Melinda Caday Lim 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
6 years into an active New York practice since a 2020 admission, Melinda Caday Lim sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
6 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
6 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
How Melinda compares to fellow Tulane University Law School alumni
Among the 899 Tulane University Law School graduates in the New York register, Melinda Caday Lim is longer-tenured than 23% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
6 years vs. Tulane University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 899 NY-registered alumni of this school
6 Top 77% higher than 23% of 899 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Tulane University Law School's active-bar rate
Of Tulane University Law School's 1,006 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Tulane University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2020 admission class today
Of the 8,276 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2020, 74.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5776083
- Year Admitted
- 2020 (6 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Social Security Administration
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20024
- Phone
- (703) 306-5302
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melinda Caday Lim'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 Lim licensed?
Melinda Lim is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melinda Caday Lim admitted to the bar?
Melinda Caday Lim has been on the New York bar register since 2020.
Where did Melinda Caday Lim go to law school?
Melinda Caday Lim attended Tulane University Law School.
What company does Melinda Caday Lim work for?
Melinda Caday Lim is associated with Social Security Administration in Washington, DC.
Is Melinda Caday Lim in good standing?
Yes, Melinda Caday Lim 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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