New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Christopher Michael Welch
George Mason alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4083721
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Christopher Michael Welch has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Mason
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Christopher Michael Welch carries New York bar registration 4083721, an established, active practitioner in 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 Clifford Chance Us LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGE MASON (21 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Christopher Michael Welch remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Christopher Michael Welch was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
George Mason's active-bar rate
Of George Mason's 21 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
George Mason alumni, active-bar rate
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4083721
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Clifford Chance Us LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20006
- Phone
- (202) 912-5057
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Christopher Michael Welch'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 Christopher Welch licensed?
Christopher Welch is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Christopher Michael Welch admitted to the bar?
Christopher Michael Welch was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Christopher Michael Welch go to law school?
Christopher Michael Welch attended GEORGE MASON.
What company does Christopher Michael Welch work for?
Christopher Michael Welch is associated with Clifford Chance Us LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Christopher Michael Welch in good standing?
Yes, Christopher Michael Welch 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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