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. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

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
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2002
24 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Harvard
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4032751
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number
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New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Melissa Jill Baily is registered as bar number 4032751 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2002, representing roughly 24 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. 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. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: HARVARD, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

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

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). This entry sits in this band. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Above this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). Above this entry. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). Above this entry. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Above this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

5–10: 37 fellow alumni (1%). Below this entry. 10–15: 140 fellow alumni (5%). Below this entry. 15–20: 306 fellow alumni (10%). Below this entry. 20–25: 942 fellow alumni (31%). This entry sits in this band. 25–30: 729 fellow alumni (24%). Above this entry. 30–35: 647 fellow alumni (21%). Above this entry. 35–40: 269 fellow alumni (9%). Above this entry. This attorney 5 40 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

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

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Melissa Jill Baily's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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.

Other Attorneys at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP

Jonathan Alexander Abrams Currently registered Jonathan Michael Acevedo Currently registered Blair Alexander Adams Currently registered David Benjamin Adler Currently registered Katie Mckenzie Anderson Currently registered
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Nearby Attorneys in San Francisco, CA

Gian-Michele A Marca Currently registered Abena Korantema Ababio Currently registered Samuel Louis Aber Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday Sarah Elizabeth Aberg Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday Darren James Abernethy Currently registered

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Before you rely on this record

Melissa Jill Baily is currently listed as "Currently registered" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melissa Baily licensed?

Melissa Baily is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

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 has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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