New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Tara Melissa Lee
University Of San Diego School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2013
- Admitted
- 13
- Years in bar
- 5170030
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2013, Tara Melissa Lee has built 13 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 13 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of San Diego School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5170030 on the New York register belongs to Tara Melissa Lee, 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 White & Case, LLC, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20005. Educational background: University of San Diego School of Law (217 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Tara Melissa Lee 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
13 years into an active New York practice since a 2013 admission, Tara Melissa Lee sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
13 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
13 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 Tara compares to fellow University Of San Diego School Of Law alumni
Among the 174 University Of San Diego School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Tara Melissa Lee is longer-tenured than 40% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
13 years vs. University Of San Diego School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 174 NY-registered alumni of this school
13 Top 60% higher than 40% of 174 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of San Diego School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of San Diego School Of Law's 217 alumni in the New York register, 81.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of San Diego School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2013 admission class today
Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5170030
- Year Admitted
- 2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- White & Case, LLC
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Phone
- (571) 830-4363
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Tara Melissa Lee'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 Tara Lee licensed?
Tara Lee is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Tara Melissa Lee admitted to the bar?
Tara Melissa Lee has been on the New York bar register since 2013.
Where did Tara Melissa Lee go to law school?
Tara Melissa Lee attended University of San Diego School of Law.
What company does Tara Melissa Lee work for?
Tara Melissa Lee is associated with White & Case, LLC in Washington, DC.
Is Tara Melissa Lee in good standing?
Yes, Tara Melissa Lee 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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