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"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Washington University
Data updated May 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 (1,520 registered alumni).
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. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 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 · May 2026
How Shannon compares to fellow George Washington University alumni
Among the 1,058 George Washington University graduates in the New York register, Shannon Elizabeth Mcswain is longer-tenured than 32% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
23 years vs. George Washington University alumni
Years since admission - 1,058 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 68% higher than 32% of 1,058 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
George Washington University's active-bar rate
Of George Washington University's 1,520 alumni in the New York register, 71.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
George Washington University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 81% 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
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Shannon Elizabeth Mcswain'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 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").
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