New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Karen Elaine Phillips
University Of Michigan alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4663720
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Karen Elaine Phillips has held an active New York bar license for 17 years — admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Michigan
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Karen Elaine Phillips is registered as bar number 4663720 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2009, representing roughly 17 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is published in the public registration record for this attorney. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN — which has 2,063 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Karen Elaine Phillips was admitted in 2009, giving 17 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.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4663720
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Karen Elaine Phillips's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Phillips licensed?
Karen Phillips is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".
When was Karen Elaine Phillips admitted to the bar?
Karen Elaine Phillips was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Karen Elaine Phillips go to law school?
Karen Elaine Phillips attended UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.
Is Karen Elaine Phillips in good standing?
Yes, Karen Elaine Phillips has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.
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