New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Kathleen Hope Withers
New York University School Of Law (Llm) Georgetown alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Palo Alto, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4757035
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Kathleen Hope Withers 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
- New York University School Of Law (Llm) Georgetown
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Kathleen Hope Withers carries New York bar registration 4757035, 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 Ropes & Gray LLP, located in Palo Alto, CA, ZIP 94301. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (LLM) GEORGETOWN.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Kathleen Hope Withers 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
Kathleen Hope Withers 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
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
- 4757035
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ropes & Gray LLP
- City
- Palo Alto, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94301
- Phone
- (650) 617-4736
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (LLM) GEORGETOWN
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kathleen Hope Withers'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 Kathleen Withers licensed?
Kathleen Withers is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kathleen Hope Withers admitted to the bar?
Kathleen Hope Withers was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Kathleen Hope Withers go to law school?
Kathleen Hope Withers attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (LLM) GEORGETOWN.
What company does Kathleen Hope Withers work for?
Kathleen Hope Withers is associated with Ropes & Gray LLP in Palo Alto, CA.
Is Kathleen Hope Withers in good standing?
Yes, Kathleen Hope Withers 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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