New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Michelle Erica Irwin

George Washington University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Seattle, WA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2016
Admitted
10
Years in bar
5432372
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2016, Michelle Erica Irwin has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

10 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 76%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
George Washington University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2016
10 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
George Washington University
71.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5432372
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5432372 on the New York register belongs to Michelle Erica Irwin, currently in active 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 Fenwick & West LLP, located in Seattle, WA, ZIP 98101. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (1,520 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Michelle Erica Irwin 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

10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Michelle Erica Irwin sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

10 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

10 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 Michelle compares to fellow George Washington University alumni

Among the 1,058 George Washington University graduates in the New York register, Michelle Erica Irwin is longer-tenured than 4% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

10 years vs. George Washington University alumni

Years since admission - 1,058 NY-registered alumni of this school

10 Top 96% higher than 4% of 1,058 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

George Washington University's active-bar rate

Of George Washington University's 1,520 alumni in the New York register, 71.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

George Washington University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%71.3%
George Washington University alumni, active-bar rate

The 2016 admission class today

Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72%74% Statewide, all years2016 class 66.2% 72.1% ▲ +8.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2016 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5432372
Year Admitted
2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Oct 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Fenwick & West LLP
ZIP Code
98101
Phone
(206) 389-4510

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michelle Erica Irwin'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
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

Michelle Erica Irwin'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 Michelle Irwin licensed?

Michelle Irwin is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michelle Erica Irwin admitted to the bar?

Michelle Erica Irwin has been on the New York bar register since 2016.

Where did Michelle Erica Irwin go to law school?

Michelle Erica Irwin attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.

What company does Michelle Erica Irwin work for?

Michelle Erica Irwin is associated with Fenwick & West LLP in Seattle, WA.

Is Michelle Erica Irwin in good standing?

Yes, Michelle Erica Irwin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.