New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Kelly Elizabeth Adams
Duke University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2021, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2021
- Admitted
- 5
- Years in bar
- 5906128
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Kelly Elizabeth Adams appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2021 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 5 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Duke University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Kelly Elizabeth Adams is registered as bar number 5906128 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Duke University School of Law (2,226 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Kelly compares to fellow Duke University School Of Law alumni
Among the 1,996 Duke University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Kelly Elizabeth Adams is longer-tenured than 26% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
5 years vs. Duke University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 1,996 NY-registered alumni of this school
5 Top 74% higher than 26% of 1,996 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 School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Duke University School Of Law's 2,226 alumni in the New York register, 81.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Duke University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2021 admission class today
Of the 7,829 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2021, 93.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 5906128
- Year Admitted
- 2021 (5 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 455-2000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kelly Elizabeth Adams's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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Kelly Elizabeth Adams is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kelly Adams licensed?
Kelly Adams is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kelly Elizabeth Adams admitted to the bar?
Kelly Elizabeth Adams has been on the New York bar register since 2021.
Where did Kelly Elizabeth Adams go to law school?
Kelly Elizabeth Adams attended Duke University School of Law.
What company does Kelly Elizabeth Adams work for?
Kelly Elizabeth Adams is associated with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York, NY.
Is Kelly Elizabeth Adams in good standing?
Not currently, Kelly Elizabeth Adams's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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