New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Sanessa Shantae Griffiths
The George Washington University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5415179
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Sanessa Shantae Griffiths 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
- The George Washington University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5415179 on the New York register belongs to Sanessa Shantae Griffiths, currently in active 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 Skadden Arps Slate Meagher And Flom, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20005. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (207 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Sanessa Shantae Griffiths 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, Sanessa Shantae Griffiths 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
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Sanessa compares to fellow The George Washington University alumni
Among the 205 The George Washington University graduates in the New York register, Sanessa Shantae Griffiths is longer-tenured than 1% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. The George Washington University alumni
Years since admission - 205 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 99% higher than 1% of 205 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 George Washington University's active-bar rate
Of The George Washington University's 207 alumni in the New York register, 69.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5415179
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Skadden Arps Slate Meagher And Flom
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Phone
- (202) 371-7578
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sanessa Shantae Griffiths'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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Sanessa Shantae Griffiths'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 Sanessa Griffiths licensed?
Sanessa Griffiths is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sanessa Shantae Griffiths admitted to the bar?
Sanessa Shantae Griffiths has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Sanessa Shantae Griffiths go to law school?
Sanessa Shantae Griffiths attended THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Sanessa Shantae Griffiths work for?
Sanessa Shantae Griffiths is associated with Skadden Arps Slate Meagher And Flom in Washington, DC.
Is Sanessa Shantae Griffiths in good standing?
Yes, Sanessa Shantae Griffiths 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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