New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Karla Louise Hughes
Queens University Belfast alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4743944
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Karla Louise Hughes 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
- Queens University Belfast
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Karla Louise Hughes carries New York bar registration 4743944, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under White & Case LLP, located in London. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST (22 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Karla Louise Hughes 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
Karla Louise Hughes 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
Queens University Belfast's active-bar rate
Of Queens University Belfast's 22 alumni in the New York register, 72.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Queens University Belfast 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
- 4743944
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- White & Case LLP
- City
- London
- Phone
- 02075321003
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Karla Louise Hughes'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.
Other Attorneys at White & Case LLP
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Karla Hughes licensed?
Karla Hughes is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karla Louise Hughes admitted to the bar?
Karla Louise Hughes was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Karla Louise Hughes go to law school?
Karla Louise Hughes attended QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST.
What company does Karla Louise Hughes work for?
Karla Louise Hughes is associated with White & Case LLP in London.
Is Karla Louise Hughes in good standing?
Yes, Karla Louise Hughes 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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