New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Christine Kelly Nichols

Indiana University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, registered office in Chicago, IL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2000
Admitted
26
Years in bar
3044575
NY reg #

The record in one line

Christine Kelly Nichols appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2000 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

26 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Indiana University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2000
26 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Indiana University
52.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
3044575
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Christine Kelly Nichols is registered as bar number 3044575 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg, LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60606. Educational background: INDIANA UNIVERSITY (218 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Christine compares to fellow Indiana University alumni

Among the 156 Indiana University graduates in the New York register, Christine Kelly Nichols is longer-tenured than 47% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

26 years vs. Indiana University alumni

Years since admission - 156 NY-registered alumni of this school

26 Top 53% higher than 47% of 156 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 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

Indiana University's active-bar rate

Of Indiana University's 218 alumni in the New York register, 52.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Indiana University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%52.3%
Indiana University alumni, active-bar rate

The 2000 admission class today

Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

63%64%65%66%67% Statewide, all years2000 class 66.2% 63.6% ▼ -3.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2000 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
3044575
Year Admitted
2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jan 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg, LLP
ZIP Code
60606
Phone
(312) 629-5117

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Christine Kelly Nichols's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
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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Before you rely on this record

Christine Kelly Nichols 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Christine Nichols licensed?

Christine Nichols is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Christine Kelly Nichols admitted to the bar?

Christine Kelly Nichols's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.

Where did Christine Kelly Nichols go to law school?

Christine Kelly Nichols attended INDIANA UNIVERSITY.

What company does Christine Kelly Nichols work for?

Christine Kelly Nichols is associated with Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg, LLP in Chicago, IL.

Is Christine Kelly Nichols in good standing?

Not currently, Christine Kelly Nichols's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.