New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Ericha Leigh Penzien

American University Washington D.C. College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2020, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

2020
Admitted
6
Years in bar
5789474
NY reg #
Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2020
6 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
American University Washington D.C. College Of Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5789474
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number
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New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Ericha Leigh Penzien is registered as bar number 5789474 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2020, representing roughly 6 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under KIRKLAND & ELLIS, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: American University Washington D.C. College of Law — which has 723 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5789474
Year Admitted
2020 (6 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Aug 2026

Location & Contact

Company
KIRKLAND & ELLIS
County
New York
ZIP Code
10022
Phone
(212) 898-6041

Education

American University Washington D.C. College of Law

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Ericha Leigh Penzien's current status is "Currently registered".

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% Verify status before engaging
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.

Other Attorneys at KIRKLAND & ELLIS

Nadia Shoshana Abramson Currently registered Amanda Rose Ackaway Currently registered Brett Ackerman Currently registered Fahad Alarifi Currently registered Christina Danielle Aldime Currently registered
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ericha Penzien licensed?

Ericha Penzien is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was Ericha Leigh Penzien admitted to the bar?

Ericha Leigh Penzien was admitted to the bar in 2020.

Where did Ericha Leigh Penzien go to law school?

Ericha Leigh Penzien attended American University Washington D.C. College of Law.

What company does Ericha Leigh Penzien work for?

Ericha Leigh Penzien is associated with KIRKLAND & ELLIS in New York, NY.

Is Ericha Leigh Penzien in good standing?

Yes, Ericha Leigh Penzien has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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