New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Melissa Jill Baily
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in San Francisco, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4032751
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melissa Jill Baily has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melissa Jill Baily carries New York bar registration 4032751, 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 Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, located in San Francisco, CA, ZIP 94111. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Melissa Jill Baily 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
Melissa Jill Baily was admitted in 2002, giving 24 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.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Melissa compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Melissa Jill Baily is longer-tenured than 16% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 84% higher than 16% 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 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4032751
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP
- City
- San Francisco, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94111
- Phone
- (415) 875-6600
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Jill Baily'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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Melissa Jill Baily's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Melissa Baily licensed?
Melissa Baily is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Jill Baily admitted to the bar?
Melissa Jill Baily was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Melissa Jill Baily go to law school?
Melissa Jill Baily attended HARVARD.
What company does Melissa Jill Baily work for?
Melissa Jill Baily is associated with Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP in San Francisco, CA.
Is Melissa Jill Baily in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Jill Baily holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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