New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Karen Streisfeld-Leitner

Cornell alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 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.

1991
Admitted
35
Years in bar
2400034
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Karen Streisfeld-Leitner ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

35 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Cornell

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1991
35 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Cornell
49.5% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2400034
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2400034 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Karen Streisfeld-Leitner, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Mclaughlin & Stern, LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10016. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CORNELL (2,756 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 35 years on the register, Karen Streisfeld-Leitner 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 Streisfeld-Leitner's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

35 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

35 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Cornell alumni

Among the 1,224 Cornell graduates in the New York register, Karen Streisfeld-Leitner is longer-tenured than 89% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

35 years vs. Cornell alumni

Years since admission - 1,224 NY-registered alumni of this school

35 Top 11% higher than 89% of 1,224 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Cornell's active-bar rate

Of Cornell's 2,756 alumni in the New York register, 49.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Cornell alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%49.5%
Cornell alumni, active-bar rate

The 1991 admission class today

Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75% Statewide, all years1991 class 66.2% 73.1% ▲ +10.4%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1991 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2400034
Year Admitted
1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jun 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Mclaughlin & Stern, LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10016
Phone
(212) 448-1100

Education

CORNELL

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Karen Streisfeld-Leitner'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Karen Streisfeld-Leitner's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Karen Streisfeld-Leitner licensed?

Karen Streisfeld-Leitner is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Karen Streisfeld-Leitner admitted to the bar?

Karen Streisfeld-Leitner's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.

Where did Karen Streisfeld-Leitner go to law school?

Karen Streisfeld-Leitner attended CORNELL.

What company does Karen Streisfeld-Leitner work for?

Karen Streisfeld-Leitner is associated with Mclaughlin & Stern, LLP in New York, NY.

Is Karen Streisfeld-Leitner in good standing?

Yes, Karen Streisfeld-Leitner holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.