New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Karina Pergament Houghton
University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in San Francisco, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2592798
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Karina Pergament Houghton ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2592798 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Karina Pergament Houghton, 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 King & Spalding LLP, located in San Francisco, CA, ZIP 94111. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Denver Sturm College of Law (187 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Karina Pergament Houghton 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 Karina Pergament Houghton's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Karina compares to fellow University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law alumni
Among the 149 University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Karina Pergament Houghton is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 149 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 1% higher than 99% of 149 fellow alumni
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
University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law's 187 alumni in the New York register, 81.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2592798
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- King & Spalding LLP
- City
- San Francisco, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94111
- Phone
- (415) 318-1256
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Karina Pergament Houghton'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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Karina Pergament Houghton'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 Karina Houghton licensed?
Karina Houghton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karina Pergament Houghton admitted to the bar?
Karina Pergament Houghton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Karina Pergament Houghton go to law school?
Karina Pergament Houghton attended University of Denver Sturm College of Law.
What company does Karina Pergament Houghton work for?
Karina Pergament Houghton is associated with King & Spalding LLP in San Francisco, CA.
Is Karina Pergament Houghton in good standing?
Yes, Karina Pergament Houghton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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