New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Karen Leah Kirshenbaum
National Law Center George Washington Univ. alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2655835
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Karen Leah Kirshenbaum ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #20200 of 93,608
- by tenure in New York office peers
- Law school
- National Law Center George Washington Univ.
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2655835 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Karen Leah Kirshenbaum, 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 New York City Law Department - Special Litigation Unit, Tort Division, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. Educational background: NATIONAL LAW CENTER GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV..
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, Karen Leah Kirshenbaum 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 Leah Kirshenbaum's 31 years since admission in 1995.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 Top 29% higher than 71% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among New York, NY office peers
Karen Leah Kirshenbaum is earlier in the New York, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #20,200 of 93,608 (22nd percentile). See the New York attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #20,200
- City cohort
- 93,608
- Local percentile
- 22nd
- Admitted
- 1995
Nearest tenure peers in New York
- Avrum Aaron admitted 1995 · 31 yr
- Linda Abdel-Malek admitted 1995 · 31 yr
- Laura K. Abel admitted 1995 · 31 yr
- Adam Michael Abensohn admitted 1995 · 31 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 80.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2655835
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- New York City Law Department - Special Litigation Unit, Tort Division
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10007
- Phone
- (212) 356-9468
Education
NATIONAL LAW CENTER GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV.
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Karen Leah Kirshenbaum's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Kirshenbaum licensed?
Karen Kirshenbaum is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karen Leah Kirshenbaum admitted to the bar?
Karen Leah Kirshenbaum's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Karen Leah Kirshenbaum go to law school?
Karen Leah Kirshenbaum attended NATIONAL LAW CENTER GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV..
What company does Karen Leah Kirshenbaum work for?
Karen Leah Kirshenbaum is associated with New York City Law Department - Special Litigation Unit, Tort Division in New York, NY.
Is Karen Leah Kirshenbaum in good standing?
Yes, Karen Leah Kirshenbaum holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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