New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Melissa Shari Katz
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4383170
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melissa Shari Katz has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 20 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #38877 of 93,608
- by tenure in New York office peers
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melissa Shari Katz carries New York bar registration 4383170, 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 Acwis, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,418 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Melissa Shari Katz 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 Shari Katz was admitted in 2006, giving 20 years on the New York register.
20 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
20 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among New York, NY office peers
Melissa Shari Katz's 20-year NY register tenure places mid-pack in New York, NY: rank #38,877 of 93,608 office peers (42nd percentile). See the New York attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #38,877
- City cohort
- 93,608
- Local percentile
- 42nd
- Admitted
- 2006
Nearest tenure peers in New York
- Allison Francine Aaron admitted 2006 · 20 yr
- Marisa Ann Aaron admitted 2006 · 20 yr
- Elissa Robin Aaronson admitted 2006 · 20 yr
- Nicola R. Aaronson admitted 2006 · 20 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Melissa compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 10,325 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Melissa Shari Katz is longer-tenured than 65%.
20 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 10,325 NY-registered alumni of this school
20 Top 35% higher than 65% of 10,325 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 · August 2026
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,418 alumni in the New York register, 64% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2006 admission class today
Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 66.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4383170
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Acwis
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 895-7900
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Shari Katz's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Brooklyn Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2006 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2006), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2006 whose listed office city differs from New York, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Melissa Katz licensed?
Melissa Katz is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Shari Katz admitted to the bar?
Melissa Shari Katz was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did Melissa Shari Katz go to law school?
Melissa Shari Katz attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does Melissa Shari Katz work for?
Melissa Shari Katz is associated with Acwis in New York, NY.
Is Melissa Shari Katz in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Shari Katz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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