New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
David Michael Klein
Boston University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4635272
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Michael Klein has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Michael Klein carries New York bar registration 4635272, 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 Kirkland & Ellis LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Boston University School of Law (6,396 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, David Michael Klein 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
David Michael Klein was admitted in 2008, giving 18 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.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
18 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 David compares to fellow Boston University School Of Law alumni
Among the 3,331 Boston University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, David Michael Klein is longer-tenured than 43% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. Boston University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 3,331 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 57% higher than 43% of 3,331 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
Boston University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Boston University School Of Law's 6,396 alumni in the New York register, 79.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Boston University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4635272
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (212) 446-6410
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Michael Klein'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 David Klein licensed?
David Klein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Michael Klein admitted to the bar?
David Michael Klein was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did David Michael Klein go to law school?
David Michael Klein attended Boston University School of Law.
What company does David Michael Klein work for?
David Michael Klein is associated with Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY.
Is David Michael Klein in good standing?
Yes, David Michael Klein 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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