New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Karen Ellen Abrams
George Washington Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in East Hanover, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2754349
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Karen Ellen Abrams ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Washington Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2754349 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Karen Ellen Abrams, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Paris Ackerman LLP, located in East Hanover, NJ, ZIP 07936. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV (751 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Karen Ellen Abrams still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Karen Ellen Abrams's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Karen compares to fellow George Washington Univ alumni
Among the 553 George Washington Univ graduates in the New York register, Karen Ellen Abrams is longer-tenured than 17% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. George Washington Univ alumni
Years since admission - 553 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 83% higher than 17% of 553 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
George Washington Univ's active-bar rate
Of George Washington Univ's 751 alumni in the New York register, 46.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
George Washington Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2754349
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Paris Ackerman LLP
- City
- East Hanover, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07936
- Phone
- (973) 868-6333
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Karen Ellen Abrams'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 Karen Abrams licensed?
Karen Abrams is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karen Ellen Abrams admitted to the bar?
Karen Ellen Abrams's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Karen Ellen Abrams go to law school?
Karen Ellen Abrams attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV.
What company does Karen Ellen Abrams work for?
Karen Ellen Abrams is associated with Paris Ackerman LLP in East Hanover, NJ.
Is Karen Ellen Abrams in good standing?
Yes, Karen Ellen Abrams holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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