New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Nicholas Joseph Messana
Northwestern alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2017
- Admitted
- 9
- Years in bar
- 5548177
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Nicholas Joseph Messana appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2017 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 9 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Northwestern
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Nicholas Joseph Messana is registered as bar number 5548177 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Latham & Watkins LLP, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90071. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NORTHWESTERN (189 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Nicholas compares to fellow Northwestern alumni
Among the 152 Northwestern graduates in the New York register, Nicholas Joseph Messana is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
9 years vs. Northwestern alumni
Years since admission - 152 NY-registered alumni of this school
9 Top 100% higher than 0% of 152 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
Northwestern's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern's 189 alumni in the New York register, 56.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Northwestern alumni, active-bar rate
The 2017 admission class today
Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 5548177
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Latham & Watkins LLP
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90071
- Phone
- (484) 467-1609
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Nicholas Joseph Messana's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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Nicholas Joseph Messana is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nicholas Messana licensed?
Nicholas Messana is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Nicholas Joseph Messana admitted to the bar?
Nicholas Joseph Messana has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did Nicholas Joseph Messana go to law school?
Nicholas Joseph Messana attended NORTHWESTERN.
What company does Nicholas Joseph Messana work for?
Nicholas Joseph Messana is associated with Latham & Watkins LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
Is Nicholas Joseph Messana in good standing?
Not currently, Nicholas Joseph Messana's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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