New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Katie Gerlach Merrill
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2015
- Admitted
- 11
- Years in bar
- 5311238
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2015, Katie Gerlach Merrill has built 11 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 11 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5311238 on the New York register belongs to Katie Gerlach Merrill, currently in active 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 Christie S Inc., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10020. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
Katie Gerlach Merrill is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
11 years into an active New York practice since a 2015 admission, Katie Gerlach Merrill sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
11 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
11 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 Katie compares to fellow Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Katie Gerlach Merrill is longer-tenured than 1% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
11 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
11 Top 99% higher than 1% of 2,708 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
The 2015 admission class today
Of the 8,867 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2015, 90.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5311238
- Year Admitted
- 2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Christie S Inc.
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10020
- Phone
- (212) 636-2123
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Katie Gerlach Merrill'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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Katie Gerlach Merrill'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 Katie Merrill licensed?
Katie Merrill is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Katie Gerlach Merrill admitted to the bar?
Katie Gerlach Merrill has been on the New York bar register since 2015.
Where did Katie Gerlach Merrill go to law school?
Katie Gerlach Merrill attended FORDHAM.
What company does Katie Gerlach Merrill work for?
Katie Gerlach Merrill is associated with Christie S Inc. in New York, NY.
Is Katie Gerlach Merrill in good standing?
Yes, Katie Gerlach Merrill 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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