New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Kara Jean Buonanno
Duquesne University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5021027
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Kara Jean Buonanno has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duquesne University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5021027 on the New York register belongs to Kara Jean Buonanno, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Duquesne University School of Law (166 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Kara Jean Buonanno 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
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Kara Jean Buonanno sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Kara compares to fellow Duquesne University School Of Law alumni
Among the 141 Duquesne University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Kara Jean Buonanno is longer-tenured than 45% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. Duquesne University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 141 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 55% higher than 45% of 141 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Duquesne University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Duquesne University School Of Law's 166 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Duquesne University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5021027
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 474-3267
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kara Jean Buonanno'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 Kara Buonanno licensed?
Kara Buonanno is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kara Jean Buonanno admitted to the bar?
Kara Jean Buonanno has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Kara Jean Buonanno go to law school?
Kara Jean Buonanno attended Duquesne University School of Law.
What company does Kara Jean Buonanno work for?
Kara Jean Buonanno is associated with Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York, NY.
Is Kara Jean Buonanno in good standing?
Yes, Kara Jean Buonanno holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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