New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michelle H.W. Shen
Georgetown University Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in Short Hills, NJ. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4513180
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michelle H.W. Shen has held an active New York bar license for 19 years - admitted in 2007, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 19 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #116 of 182
- by tenure in Short Hills office peers
- Law school
- Georgetown University Law Center
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michelle H.W. Shen carries New York bar registration 4513180, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Zhong Law LLC, located in Short Hills, NJ, ZIP 07078. Educational background: Georgetown University Law Center (11,373 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michelle H.W. Shen remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michelle H.W. Shen was admitted in 2007, giving 19 years on the New York register.
19 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
19 Top 62% higher than 38% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Short Hills, NJ office peers
Against Short Hills, NJ's 182-attorney NY register cohort, Michelle H.W. Shen lands at the 63rd tenure percentile (rank #116). See the Short Hills attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #116
- City cohort
- 182
- Local percentile
- 63rd
- Admitted
- 2007
Nearest tenure peers in Short Hills
- Vincent Nicholas Avallone admitted 2007 · 19 yr
- Kenneth Canfield admitted 2007 · 19 yr
- Eric Andrew Nelson admitted 2007 · 19 yr
- Matthew Craig Oxman admitted 2007 · 19 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Michelle compares to fellow Georgetown University Law Center alumni
Among the 7,940 Georgetown University Law Center graduates in the New York register, Michelle H.W. Shen is longer-tenured than 55%.
19 years vs. Georgetown University Law Center alumni
Years since admission - 7,940 NY-registered alumni of this school
19 Top 45% higher than 55% of 7,940 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 · August 2026
The 2007 admission class today
Of the 8,913 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2007, 87.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4513180
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Zhong Law LLC
- City
- Short Hills, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07078
- Phone
- (763) 248-0414
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michelle H.W. Shen's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Michelle Shen licensed?
Michelle Shen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michelle H.W. Shen admitted to the bar?
Michelle H.W. Shen was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did Michelle H.W. Shen go to law school?
Michelle H.W. Shen attended Georgetown University Law Center.
What company does Michelle H.W. Shen work for?
Michelle H.W. Shen is associated with Zhong Law LLC in Short Hills, NJ.
Is Michelle H.W. Shen in good standing?
Yes, Michelle H.W. Shen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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