New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Melis Saliha Kiziltay
George Washington University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5039250
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melis Saliha Kiziltay appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2012 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 14 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- George Washington University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melis Saliha Kiziltay is registered as bar number 5039250 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: George Washington University Law School (2,608 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Melis compares to fellow George Washington University Law School alumni
Among the 2,281 George Washington University Law School graduates in the New York register, Melis Saliha Kiziltay is longer-tenured than 56% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. George Washington University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,281 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 44% higher than 56% of 2,281 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
George Washington University Law School's active-bar rate
Of George Washington University Law School's 2,608 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
George Washington University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 5039250
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 478-0000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melis Saliha Kiziltay's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Melis Kiziltay licensed?
Melis Kiziltay is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melis Saliha Kiziltay admitted to the bar?
Melis Saliha Kiziltay has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Melis Saliha Kiziltay go to law school?
Melis Saliha Kiziltay attended George Washington University Law School.
What company does Melis Saliha Kiziltay work for?
Melis Saliha Kiziltay is associated with D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. in New York, NY.
Is Melis Saliha Kiziltay in good standing?
Not currently, Melis Saliha Kiziltay's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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