New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Charles Kenji Whitehead
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Ithaca, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2333052
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Charles Kenji Whitehead ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2333052 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Charles Kenji Whitehead, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Cornell University Law School, located in Ithaca, NY (Tompkins County), ZIP 14853. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, Charles Kenji Whitehead still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Charles Kenji Whitehead's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Charles compares to fellow Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Charles Kenji Whitehead is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
36 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 9% higher than 91% of 2,473 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 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2333052
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cornell University Law School
- City
- Ithaca, NY
- County
- Tompkins
- ZIP Code
- 14853
- Phone
- (607) 255-9498
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Charles Kenji Whitehead'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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Charles Kenji Whitehead'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 Charles Whitehead licensed?
Charles Whitehead is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Charles Kenji Whitehead admitted to the bar?
Charles Kenji Whitehead's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did Charles Kenji Whitehead go to law school?
Charles Kenji Whitehead attended COLUMBIA.
What company does Charles Kenji Whitehead work for?
Charles Kenji Whitehead is associated with Cornell University Law School in Ithaca, NY.
Is Charles Kenji Whitehead in good standing?
Yes, Charles Kenji Whitehead 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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