New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Melvin Eugene Kenney Iii
Howard University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2021, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2021
- Admitted
- 5
- Years in bar
- 5882162
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2021, Melvin Eugene Kenney Iii has built 5 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 5 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Howard University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5882162 on the New York register belongs to Melvin Eugene Kenney Iii, currently in active 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 Arnold & Porter, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Howard University School of Law (783 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Melvin Eugene Kenney Iii is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
5 years into an active New York practice since a 2021 admission, Melvin Eugene Kenney Iii sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
5 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
5 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Melvin compares to fellow Howard University School Of Law alumni
Among the 686 Howard University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Melvin Eugene Kenney Iii is longer-tenured than 24% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
5 years vs. Howard University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 686 NY-registered alumni of this school
5 Top 76% higher than 24% of 686 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Howard University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Howard University School Of Law's 783 alumni in the New York register, 77.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Howard University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2021 admission class today
Of the 7,829 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2021, 93.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5882162
- Year Admitted
- 2021 (5 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Arnold & Porter
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20001
- Phone
- (202) 942-5140
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melvin Eugene Kenney Iii'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 Melvin Kenney licensed?
Melvin Kenney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melvin Eugene Kenney Iii admitted to the bar?
Melvin Eugene Kenney Iii has been on the New York bar register since 2021.
Where did Melvin Eugene Kenney Iii go to law school?
Melvin Eugene Kenney Iii attended Howard University School of Law.
What company does Melvin Eugene Kenney Iii work for?
Melvin Eugene Kenney Iii is associated with Arnold & Porter in Washington, DC.
Is Melvin Eugene Kenney Iii in good standing?
Yes, Melvin Eugene Kenney Iii 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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