New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Melissa Scharer Alwang
Fordham Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2863660
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melissa Scharer Alwang appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1998 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 28 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Fordham Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melissa Scharer Alwang is registered as bar number 2863660 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Latham & Watkins, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10020. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIV.
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 Melissa compares to fellow Fordham Univ alumni
Among the 215 Fordham Univ graduates in the New York register, Melissa Scharer Alwang is longer-tenured than 1% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Fordham Univ alumni
Years since admission - 215 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 99% higher than 1% of 215 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 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2863660
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Latham & Watkins
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10020
- Phone
- (212) 906-1706
Education
FORDHAM UNIV
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Scharer Alwang'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 Melissa Alwang licensed?
Melissa Alwang is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Scharer Alwang admitted to the bar?
Melissa Scharer Alwang's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Melissa Scharer Alwang go to law school?
Melissa Scharer Alwang attended FORDHAM UNIV.
What company does Melissa Scharer Alwang work for?
Melissa Scharer Alwang is associated with Latham & Watkins in New York, NY.
Is Melissa Scharer Alwang in good standing?
Not currently, Melissa Scharer Alwang'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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