New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Monisha Harish Rao
American University Washington College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2018
- Admitted
- 8
- Years in bar
- 5609516
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2018, Monisha Harish Rao has built 8 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 8 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- American University Washington College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5609516 on the New York register belongs to Monisha Harish Rao, 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 United States Attorney'S Office-District Of Columbia, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20530. Educational background: American University Washington College of Law (1,496 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Monisha Harish Rao 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
8 years into an active New York practice since a 2018 admission, Monisha Harish Rao sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
8 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
8 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 Monisha compares to fellow American University Washington College Of Law alumni
Among the 998 American University Washington College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Monisha Harish Rao is longer-tenured than 18% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
8 years vs. American University Washington College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 998 NY-registered alumni of this school
8 Top 82% higher than 18% of 998 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
American University Washington College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of American University Washington College Of Law's 1,496 alumni in the New York register, 84.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
American University Washington College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2018 admission class today
Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5609516
- Year Admitted
- 2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- United States Attorney'S Office-District Of Columbia
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20530
- Phone
- (202) 227-5615
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Monisha Harish Rao'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 Monisha Rao licensed?
Monisha Rao is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Monisha Harish Rao admitted to the bar?
Monisha Harish Rao has been on the New York bar register since 2018.
Where did Monisha Harish Rao go to law school?
Monisha Harish Rao attended American University Washington College of Law.
What company does Monisha Harish Rao work for?
Monisha Harish Rao is associated with United States Attorney'S Office-District Of Columbia in Washington, DC.
Is Monisha Harish Rao in good standing?
Yes, Monisha Harish Rao holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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