New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Shannon Elizabeth Mcswain
George Washington University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in Oakland, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4159927
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Shannon Elizabeth Mcswain has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #89 of 312
- by tenure in Oakland office peers
- Law school
- George Washington University
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Shannon Elizabeth Mcswain carries New York bar registration 4159927, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Dentons Us LLP, located in Oakland, CA, ZIP 94612. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Shannon Elizabeth Mcswain 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
Shannon Elizabeth Mcswain was admitted in 2003, giving 23 years on the New York register.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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 · September 2026
Tenure among Oakland, CA office peers
Most of the 312 NY-registered attorneys in Oakland, CA outrank Shannon Elizabeth Mcswain on tenure; this record sits at the 28th local percentile (rank #89). See the Oakland attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #89
- City cohort
- 312
- Local percentile
- 28th
- Admitted
- 2003
Nearest tenure peers in Oakland
- Dora Ann Corby admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Tai-Yeu Hsia admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Brandon William Loew admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Rafael Reuben Pacquing admitted 2003 · 23 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 September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Shannon compares to fellow George Washington University alumni
Among the 1,050 George Washington University graduates in the New York register, Shannon Elizabeth Mcswain is longer-tenured than 32%.
23 years vs. George Washington University alumni
Years since admission - 1,050 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 68% higher than 32% of 1,050 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 · September 2026
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 83.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4159927
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dentons Us LLP
- City
- Oakland, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94612
- Phone
- (415) 882-0179
Education
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Shannon Elizabeth Mcswain'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.
Same firm affiliation: Dentons Us LLP
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Near-tenure George Washington University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2003 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2003), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2003 whose listed office city differs from Oakland, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Shannon Elizabeth Mcswain: closest NY bar admission year outside CA, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~313 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2003)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchNearby Attorneys in Oakland, CA
Compare credentials side-by-side
Compare Shannon Elizabeth Mcswain with similar attorneys in Oakland.
Compare attorneys →Before you rely on this record
Shannon Elizabeth Mcswain'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 Shannon Mcswain licensed?
Shannon Mcswain is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Shannon Elizabeth Mcswain admitted to the bar?
Shannon Elizabeth Mcswain was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Shannon Elizabeth Mcswain go to law school?
Shannon Elizabeth Mcswain attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Shannon Elizabeth Mcswain work for?
Shannon Elizabeth Mcswain is associated with Dentons Us LLP in Oakland, CA.
Is Shannon Elizabeth Mcswain in good standing?
Yes, Shannon Elizabeth Mcswain holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.