New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michele Tong
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Rahway, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2702504
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Michele Tong ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2702504 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michele Tong, 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 Merck & Co, located in Rahway, NJ, ZIP 07065. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, Michele Tong 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 Tong's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 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 Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Michele Tong is longer-tenured than 58% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 42% higher than 58% 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 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2702504
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Merck & Co
- City
- Rahway, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07065
- Phone
- (908) 740-1572
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michele Tong'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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Michele Tong'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 Michele Tong licensed?
Michele Tong is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michele Tong admitted to the bar?
Michele Tong's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Michele Tong go to law school?
Michele Tong attended FORDHAM.
What company does Michele Tong work for?
Michele Tong is associated with Merck & Co in Rahway, NJ.
Is Michele Tong in good standing?
Yes, Michele Tong 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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