New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Katherine Louise Karl

Yale University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2006
Admitted
20
Years in bar
4434692
NY reg #

The record in one line

Katherine Louise Karl has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

20 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 49%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Yale University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2006
20 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Yale University
40.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4434692
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Katherine Louise Karl carries New York bar registration 4434692, an established, active practitioner in 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 Caplin & Drysdale, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: YALE UNIVERSITY (107 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Katherine Louise Karl 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

Katherine Louise Karl was admitted in 2006, giving 20 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.

20 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

20 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Katherine compares to fellow Yale University alumni

Among the 59 Yale University graduates in the New York register, Katherine Louise Karl is longer-tenured than 7% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

20 years vs. Yale University alumni

Years since admission - 59 NY-registered alumni of this school

20 Top 93% higher than 7% of 59 fellow alumni

This attorney 10 65 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

Yale University's active-bar rate

Of Yale University's 107 alumni in the New York register, 40.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Yale University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%40.2%
Yale University alumni, active-bar rate

The 2006 admission class today

Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 67.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

66%66.5%67%67.5%68% Statewide, all years2006 class 66.2% 67.6% ▲ +2.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2006 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4434692
Year Admitted
2006 (20 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Aug 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Caplin & Drysdale
ZIP Code
20036
Phone
(202) 862-5000

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Katherine Louise Karl'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

Katherine Louise Karl'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 Katherine Karl licensed?

Katherine Karl is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Katherine Louise Karl admitted to the bar?

Katherine Louise Karl was admitted to the bar in 2006.

Where did Katherine Louise Karl go to law school?

Katherine Louise Karl attended YALE UNIVERSITY.

What company does Katherine Louise Karl work for?

Katherine Louise Karl is associated with Caplin & Drysdale in Washington, DC.

Is Katherine Louise Karl in good standing?

Yes, Katherine Louise Karl holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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