New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Karen Elizabeth Byrnes
American University Washington College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4029047
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Karen Elizabeth Byrnes has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- American University Washington College
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Karen Elizabeth Byrnes carries New York bar registration 4029047, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Royalty Pharma, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE (165 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Karen Elizabeth Byrnes remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Karen Elizabeth Byrnes was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 American University Washington College alumni
Among the 129 American University Washington College graduates in the New York register, Karen Elizabeth Byrnes is longer-tenured than 2% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. American University Washington College alumni
Years since admission - 129 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 98% higher than 2% of 129 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
American University Washington College's active-bar rate
Of American University Washington College's 165 alumni in the New York register, 71.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
American University Washington College alumni, active-bar rate
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4029047
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Royalty Pharma
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (212) 769-1383
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Karen Elizabeth Byrnes'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 Byrnes licensed?
Karen Byrnes is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karen Elizabeth Byrnes admitted to the bar?
Karen Elizabeth Byrnes was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Karen Elizabeth Byrnes go to law school?
Karen Elizabeth Byrnes attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE.
What company does Karen Elizabeth Byrnes work for?
Karen Elizabeth Byrnes is associated with Royalty Pharma in New York, NY.
Is Karen Elizabeth Byrnes in good standing?
Yes, Karen Elizabeth Byrnes holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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