New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Melisa A Brower

American University Washington College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2017
Admitted
9
Years in bar
5505516
NY reg #

The record in one line

Melisa A Brower appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2017 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

9 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
American University Washington College Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2017
9 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
American University Washington College Of Law
84.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5505516
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Melisa A Brower is registered as bar number 5505516 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Shearman & Sterling LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: American University Washington College of Law (1,496 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 Melisa compares to fellow American University Washington College Of Law alumni

Among the 998 American University Washington College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Melisa A Brower is longer-tenured than 18% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

9 years vs. American University Washington College Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 998 NY-registered alumni of this school

9 Top 82% higher than 18% of 998 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

American University Washington College Of Law's active-bar rate

Of American University Washington College Of Law's 1,496 alumni in the New York register, 84.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

American University Washington College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%84.1%
American University Washington College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2017 admission class today

Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2017 class 66.2% 91.3% ▲ +37.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2017 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
5505516
Year Admitted
2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Dec 2025

Location & Contact

Company
Shearman & Sterling LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10022
Phone
(212) 848-5070

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Melisa A Brower'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Melisa A Brower is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melisa Brower licensed?

Melisa Brower is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Melisa A Brower admitted to the bar?

Melisa A Brower has been on the New York bar register since 2017.

Where did Melisa A Brower go to law school?

Melisa A Brower attended American University Washington College of Law.

What company does Melisa A Brower work for?

Melisa A Brower is associated with Shearman & Sterling LLP in New York, NY.

Is Melisa A Brower in good standing?

Not currently, Melisa A Brower's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.