New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Melissa Sawyer
University Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3955051
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Melissa Sawyer ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Virginia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3955051 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Melissa Sawyer, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10004. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Melissa Sawyer still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Melissa Sawyer's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 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 University Of Virginia alumni
Among the 1,300 University Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, Melissa Sawyer is longer-tenured than 64% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. University Of Virginia alumni
Years since admission - 1,300 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 36% higher than 64% of 1,300 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 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3955051
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10004
- Phone
- (212) 558-4243
Education
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Sawyer'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 Sawyer licensed?
Melissa Sawyer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Sawyer admitted to the bar?
Melissa Sawyer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Melissa Sawyer go to law school?
Melissa Sawyer attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
What company does Melissa Sawyer work for?
Melissa Sawyer is associated with Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York, NY.
Is Melissa Sawyer in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Sawyer 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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