New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Melissa Ann Gardner
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013, registered office in San Francisco, CA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2013
- Admitted
- 13
- Years in bar
- 5109608
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2013, Melissa Ann Gardner has built 13 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 13 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5109608 on the New York register belongs to Melissa Ann Gardner, 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 Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein 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
Melissa Ann Gardner 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
13 years into an active New York practice since a 2013 admission, Melissa Ann Gardner sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
13 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
13 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 Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Melissa Ann Gardner is longer-tenured than 1% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
13 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
13 Top 99% higher than 1% 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 2013 admission class today
Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5109608
- Year Admitted
- 2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP
- City
- San Francisco, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94111
- Phone
- (415) 956-1000
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Ann Gardner'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 Gardner licensed?
Melissa Gardner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Ann Gardner admitted to the bar?
Melissa Ann Gardner has been on the New York bar register since 2013.
Where did Melissa Ann Gardner go to law school?
Melissa Ann Gardner attended HARVARD.
What company does Melissa Ann Gardner work for?
Melissa Ann Gardner is associated with Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP in San Francisco, CA.
Is Melissa Ann Gardner in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Ann Gardner 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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