New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Elizabeth Theresa Karnas
Suffolk University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2018
- Admitted
- 8
- Years in bar
- 5635768
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2018, Elizabeth Theresa Karnas has built 8 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 8 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suffolk University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5635768 on the New York register belongs to Elizabeth Theresa Karnas, currently in active 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 Novartis Pharma Ag, located in 4056 Basel. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Suffolk University Law School (1,096 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Elizabeth Theresa Karnas is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
8 years into an active New York practice since a 2018 admission, Elizabeth Theresa Karnas sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
8 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
8 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Elizabeth compares to fellow Suffolk University Law School alumni
Among the 899 Suffolk University Law School graduates in the New York register, Elizabeth Theresa Karnas is longer-tenured than 16% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
8 years vs. Suffolk University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 899 NY-registered alumni of this school
8 Top 84% higher than 16% of 899 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Suffolk University Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suffolk University Law School's 1,096 alumni in the New York register, 79.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Suffolk University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2018 admission class today
Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5635768
- Year Admitted
- 2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Novartis Pharma Ag
- City
- 4056 Basel
- Phone
- +41 79 964 75 23
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Elizabeth Theresa Karnas'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 Novartis Pharma Ag
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Elizabeth Karnas licensed?
Elizabeth Karnas is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Elizabeth Theresa Karnas admitted to the bar?
Elizabeth Theresa Karnas has been on the New York bar register since 2018.
Where did Elizabeth Theresa Karnas go to law school?
Elizabeth Theresa Karnas attended Suffolk University Law School.
What company does Elizabeth Theresa Karnas work for?
Elizabeth Theresa Karnas is associated with Novartis Pharma Ag in 4056 Basel.
Is Elizabeth Theresa Karnas in good standing?
Yes, Elizabeth Theresa Karnas holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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