New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Melissa Bradshaw Collins
Yale Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5050539
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Melissa Bradshaw Collins has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Yale Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5050539 on the New York register belongs to Melissa Bradshaw Collins, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Williams & Connolly, LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20024. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Yale Law School (3,128 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Melissa Bradshaw Collins is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Melissa Bradshaw Collins sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Melissa compares to fellow Yale Law School alumni
Among the 2,131 Yale Law School graduates in the New York register, Melissa Bradshaw Collins is longer-tenured than 44% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. Yale Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,131 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 56% higher than 44% of 2,131 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Yale Law School's active-bar rate
Of Yale Law School's 3,128 alumni in the New York register, 74.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Yale 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
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5050539
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Williams & Connolly, LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20024
- Phone
- (202) 434-5000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Bradshaw Collins'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Melissa Collins licensed?
Melissa Collins is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Bradshaw Collins admitted to the bar?
Melissa Bradshaw Collins has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Melissa Bradshaw Collins go to law school?
Melissa Bradshaw Collins attended Yale Law School.
What company does Melissa Bradshaw Collins work for?
Melissa Bradshaw Collins is associated with Williams & Connolly, LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Melissa Bradshaw Collins in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Bradshaw Collins holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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