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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2018
8 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Suffolk University Law School
79.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5635768
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 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

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

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

0%100%New York avg66%79.4%
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.

65%70%75% Statewide, all years2018 class 66.2% 73.2% ▲ +10.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2018 admission class

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

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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

Elizabeth Theresa Karnas's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

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").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.