New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Cindy Caranella Kelly
Cornell University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2576361
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Cindy Caranella Kelly ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2576361 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Cindy Caranella Kelly, 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 Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CORNELL UNIVERSITY (401 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Cindy Caranella Kelly 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 Cindy Caranella Kelly's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Cindy compares to fellow Cornell University alumni
Among the 128 Cornell University graduates in the New York register, Cindy Caranella Kelly is longer-tenured than 55% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
33 years vs. Cornell University alumni
Years since admission - 128 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 45% higher than 55% of 128 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
Cornell University's active-bar rate
Of Cornell University's 401 alumni in the New York register, 43.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cornell University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2576361
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 506-1737
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Cindy Caranella Kelly'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 Cindy Kelly licensed?
Cindy Kelly is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Cindy Caranella Kelly admitted to the bar?
Cindy Caranella Kelly's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Cindy Caranella Kelly go to law school?
Cindy Caranella Kelly attended CORNELL UNIVERSITY.
What company does Cindy Caranella Kelly work for?
Cindy Caranella Kelly is associated with Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP in New York, NY.
Is Cindy Caranella Kelly in good standing?
Yes, Cindy Caranella Kelly holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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