New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Melissa Anne Persaud
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Syosset, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2986826
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Melissa Anne Persaud ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melissa Anne Persaud is registered as bar number 2986826 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Still Got Game Foundation, located in Syosset, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11791. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
Melissa Anne Persaud sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Melissa Anne Persaud's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Melissa Anne Persaud is longer-tenured than 38% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 62% higher than 38% of 2,708 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 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1999 admission class
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2986826
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Still Got Game Foundation
- City
- Syosset, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11791
- Phone
- (212) 877-6813
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Melissa Anne Persaud's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Persaud licensed?
Melissa Persaud is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Anne Persaud admitted to the bar?
Melissa Anne Persaud's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Melissa Anne Persaud go to law school?
Melissa Anne Persaud attended FORDHAM.
What company does Melissa Anne Persaud work for?
Melissa Anne Persaud is associated with Still Got Game Foundation in Syosset, NY.
Is Melissa Anne Persaud in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Anne Persaud 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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