New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Christie Michelle Bonasera

Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in Rye, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

2003
Admitted
23
Years in bar
4159521
NY reg #

The record in one line

Christie Michelle Bonasera appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2003. This reflects registration only — confirm current standing with the state bar.

23 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Other
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Fordham University
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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
other
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2003
23 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4159521
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Christie Michelle Bonasera is registered as bar number 4159521 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a classification that limits or suspends the attorney's authorization to practice — verify the exact implications with the bar before engaging this attorney. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2003, representing roughly 23 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, located in Rye, NY (New York County), ZIP 10580. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status places them outside the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

How Christie compares to fellow Fordham University alumni

Among the 2,345 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, Christie Michelle Bonasera is longer-tenured than 10% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

23 years vs. Fordham University alumni

Years since admission — 2,345 NY-registered alumni of this school

23 Top 90% higher than 10% of 2,345 fellow alumni

5–10: 23 fellow alumni (1%). Below this entry. 10–15: 88 fellow alumni (4%). Below this entry. 15–20: 119 fellow alumni (5%). Below this entry. 20–25: 775 fellow alumni (33%). This entry sits in this band. 25–30: 574 fellow alumni (24%). Above this entry. 30–35: 446 fellow alumni (19%). Above this entry. 35–40: 320 fellow alumni (14%). Above this entry. This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
4159521
Year Admitted
2003 (23 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jun 2025

Location & Contact

Company
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10580
Phone
(212) 206-3580

Education

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Christie Michelle Bonasera's current status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Christie Michelle Bonasera is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Christie Bonasera licensed?

Christie Bonasera is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday".

When was Christie Michelle Bonasera admitted to the bar?

Christie Michelle Bonasera was admitted to the bar in 2003.

Where did Christie Michelle Bonasera go to law school?

Christie Michelle Bonasera attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.

What company does Christie Michelle Bonasera work for?

Christie Michelle Bonasera is associated with Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in Rye, NY.

Is Christie Michelle Bonasera in good standing?

Christie Michelle Bonasera has a bar status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.

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