New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michele Joy Meises
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 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.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2472322
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, Michele Joy Meises ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 34 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2472322 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michele Joy Meises, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 White & Case LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10020. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
After 34 years on the register, Michele Joy Meises 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 Michele Joy Meises's 34 years since admission in 1992. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
34 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
34 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Michele compares to fellow Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Michele Joy Meises is longer-tenured than 69% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
34 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 31% higher than 69% of 2,473 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 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2472322
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- White & Case LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10020
- Phone
- (212) 819-8436
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michele Joy Meises'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 Michele Meises licensed?
Michele Meises is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michele Joy Meises admitted to the bar?
Michele Joy Meises's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Michele Joy Meises go to law school?
Michele Joy Meises attended COLUMBIA.
What company does Michele Joy Meises work for?
Michele Joy Meises is associated with White & Case LLP in New York, NY.
Is Michele Joy Meises in good standing?
Yes, Michele Joy Meises holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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