New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Melissa Hope Harris
Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in New Orleans, LA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4109724
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melissa Hope Harris has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melissa Hope Harris carries New York bar registration 4109724, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC, located in New Orleans, LA, ZIP 70163. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Melissa Hope Harris 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 Hope Harris was admitted in 2003, giving 23 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.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 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 Fordham University alumni
Among the 2,345 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, Melissa Hope Harris is longer-tenured than 10% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
23 years vs. Fordham University alumni
Years since admission - 2,345 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 90% higher than 10% of 2,345 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 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4109724
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
- City
- New Orleans, LA
- ZIP Code
- 70163
- Phone
- (504) 455-1400
Education
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Hope Harris'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 Harris licensed?
Melissa Harris is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Hope Harris admitted to the bar?
Melissa Hope Harris was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Melissa Hope Harris go to law school?
Melissa Hope Harris attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
What company does Melissa Hope Harris work for?
Melissa Hope Harris is associated with Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC in New Orleans, LA.
Is Melissa Hope Harris in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Hope Harris 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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