New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Karen Louise Gustafson
Univ Of Iowa alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2847416
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Karen Louise Gustafson ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ Of Iowa
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2847416 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Karen Louise Gustafson, 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 Department Of State, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20521. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIV OF IOWA (25 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Karen Louise Gustafson 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 Louise Gustafson's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Univ Of Iowa's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of Iowa's 25 alumni in the New York register, 64% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Of Iowa alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2847416
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Department Of State
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20521
- Phone
- (202) 647-4000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Karen Louise Gustafson'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 Gustafson licensed?
Karen Gustafson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karen Louise Gustafson admitted to the bar?
Karen Louise Gustafson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Karen Louise Gustafson go to law school?
Karen Louise Gustafson attended UNIV OF IOWA.
What company does Karen Louise Gustafson work for?
Karen Louise Gustafson is associated with Department Of State in Washington, DC.
Is Karen Louise Gustafson in good standing?
Yes, Karen Louise Gustafson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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