New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Kathryn Sears Mchale
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4330296
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Kathryn Sears Mchale has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 21 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Kathryn Sears Mchale carries New York bar registration 4330296, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under United States Securities & Exchange Commission, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20549. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,202 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Kathryn Sears Mchale 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
Kathryn Sears Mchale was admitted in 2005, giving 21 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.
21 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
21 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Kathryn compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 8,694 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Kathryn Sears Mchale is longer-tenured than 74% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
21 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,694 NY-registered alumni of this school
21 Top 26% higher than 74% of 8,694 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
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,202 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 82.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4330296
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- United States Securities & Exchange Commission
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20549
- Phone
- (202) 551-3464
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kathryn Sears Mchale'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 Kathryn Mchale licensed?
Kathryn Mchale is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kathryn Sears Mchale admitted to the bar?
Kathryn Sears Mchale was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did Kathryn Sears Mchale go to law school?
Kathryn Sears Mchale attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does Kathryn Sears Mchale work for?
Kathryn Sears Mchale is associated with United States Securities & Exchange Commission in Washington, DC.
Is Kathryn Sears Mchale in good standing?
Yes, Kathryn Sears Mchale 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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