New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Karen Lee Prena
New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Palatine, IL. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4747853
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Karen Lee Prena 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
- New York University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Karen Lee Prena carries New York bar registration 4747853, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Karen Lee Prena P.C., located in Palatine, IL, ZIP 60074. Educational background: New York University School of Law (25,745 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Karen Lee Prena 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 Lee Prena 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
How Karen compares to fellow New York University School Of Law alumni
Among the 13,304 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Karen Lee Prena is longer-tenured than 52% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
17 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school
17 Top 48% higher than 52% of 13,304 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
New York University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New York University School Of Law's 25,745 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4747853
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Karen Lee Prena P.C.
- City
- Palatine, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60074
- Phone
- (773) 752-7078
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Karen Lee Prena'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 Prena licensed?
Karen Prena is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karen Lee Prena admitted to the bar?
Karen Lee Prena was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Karen Lee Prena go to law school?
Karen Lee Prena attended New York University School of Law.
What company does Karen Lee Prena work for?
Karen Lee Prena is associated with Karen Lee Prena P.C. in Palatine, IL.
Is Karen Lee Prena in good standing?
Yes, Karen Lee Prena holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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