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
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1999
27 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2986826
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

60%65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years1999 class 66.2% 79.4% ▲ +19.9%
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
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".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Melissa Anne Persaud's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

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.