New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Katherine Allen Kessler
Duke University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 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.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2621571
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Katherine Allen Kessler 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
- Duke University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2621571 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Katherine Allen Kessler, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Citigroup Inc., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10013. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: DUKE UNIVERSITY (802 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Katherine Allen Kessler 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 Katherine Allen Kessler'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
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 Duke University alumni
Among the 512 Duke University graduates in the New York register, Katherine Allen Kessler is longer-tenured than 78% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. Duke University alumni
Years since admission - 512 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 22% higher than 78% of 512 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
Duke University's active-bar rate
Of Duke University's 802 alumni in the New York register, 66.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duke University 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
- 2621571
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Citigroup Inc.
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10013
- Phone
- (212) 657-6907
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Katherine Allen Kessler'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 Katherine Kessler licensed?
Katherine Kessler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Katherine Allen Kessler admitted to the bar?
Katherine Allen Kessler's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Katherine Allen Kessler go to law school?
Katherine Allen Kessler attended DUKE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Katherine Allen Kessler work for?
Katherine Allen Kessler is associated with Citigroup Inc. in New York, NY.
Is Katherine Allen Kessler in good standing?
Yes, Katherine Allen Kessler holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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