New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Kelly Copeland Payne
Emory University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Denver, CO. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5232897
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2014, Kelly Copeland Payne has built 12 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 12 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Emory University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5232897 on the New York register belongs to Kelly Copeland Payne, 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 Perkins Coie LLP, located in Denver, CO, ZIP 80202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: EMORY UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL (8 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Kelly Copeland Payne 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
12 years into an active New York practice since a 2014 admission, Kelly Copeland Payne sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
12 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
12 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Emory University Law School's active-bar rate
Of Emory University Law School's 8 alumni in the New York register, 87.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Emory University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2014 admission class today
Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5232897
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Perkins Coie LLP
- City
- Denver, CO
- ZIP Code
- 80202
- Phone
- (703) 657-9599
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kelly Copeland Payne'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 Kelly Payne licensed?
Kelly Payne is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kelly Copeland Payne admitted to the bar?
Kelly Copeland Payne has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did Kelly Copeland Payne go to law school?
Kelly Copeland Payne attended EMORY UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Kelly Copeland Payne work for?
Kelly Copeland Payne is associated with Perkins Coie LLP in Denver, CO.
Is Kelly Copeland Payne in good standing?
Yes, Kelly Copeland Payne 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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