New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Karen Elisa Dunkley
University Of Wisconsin Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3979424
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Karen Elisa Dunkley ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Wisconsin Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3979424 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Karen Elisa Dunkley, 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 Usg, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20505. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Wisconsin Law School (393 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Karen Elisa Dunkley 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 Elisa Dunkley's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 University Of Wisconsin Law School alumni
Among the 321 University Of Wisconsin Law School graduates in the New York register, Karen Elisa Dunkley is longer-tenured than 94% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. University Of Wisconsin Law School alumni
Years since admission - 321 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 6% higher than 94% of 321 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
University Of Wisconsin Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Wisconsin Law School's 393 alumni in the New York register, 79.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Wisconsin Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3979424
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Usg
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20505
- Phone
- (202) 615-2200
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Karen Elisa Dunkley'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 Dunkley licensed?
Karen Dunkley is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karen Elisa Dunkley admitted to the bar?
Karen Elisa Dunkley's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Karen Elisa Dunkley go to law school?
Karen Elisa Dunkley attended University of Wisconsin Law School.
What company does Karen Elisa Dunkley work for?
Karen Elisa Dunkley is associated with Usg in Washington, DC.
Is Karen Elisa Dunkley in good standing?
Yes, Karen Elisa Dunkley holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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