New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Christopher Burton Bernard
University Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2892016
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Christopher Burton Bernard ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Virginia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2892016 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Christopher Burton Bernard, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, located in London Ec2p 2sr. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Christopher Burton Bernard 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 Christopher Burton Bernard's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Christopher compares to fellow University Of Virginia alumni
Among the 1,300 University Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, Christopher Burton Bernard is longer-tenured than 64% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. University Of Virginia alumni
Years since admission - 1,300 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 36% higher than 64% of 1,300 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 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2892016
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
- City
- London Ec2p 2sr
- Phone
- 44 20 7716 4305
Education
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Christopher Burton Bernard'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.
Other Attorneys at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Christopher Bernard licensed?
Christopher Bernard is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Christopher Burton Bernard admitted to the bar?
Christopher Burton Bernard's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Christopher Burton Bernard go to law school?
Christopher Burton Bernard attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
What company does Christopher Burton Bernard work for?
Christopher Burton Bernard is associated with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP in London Ec2p 2sr.
Is Christopher Burton Bernard in good standing?
Yes, Christopher Burton Bernard 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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