New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Kemal Mahmoud Abul-Hawa
American University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5265269
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2014, Kemal Mahmoud Abul-Hawa 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
- American University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5265269 on the New York register belongs to Kemal Mahmoud Abul-Hawa, currently in active 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 Kirkland & Ellis LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20004. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (879 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Kemal Mahmoud Abul-Hawa 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, Kemal Mahmoud Abul-Hawa 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
How Kemal compares to fellow American University alumni
Among the 646 American University graduates in the New York register, Kemal Mahmoud Abul-Hawa is longer-tenured than 4% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
12 years vs. American University alumni
Years since admission - 646 NY-registered alumni of this school
12 Top 96% higher than 4% of 646 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
American University's active-bar rate
Of American University's 879 alumni in the New York register, 68% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
American University 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
- 5265269
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20004
- Phone
- (202) 389-3198
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kemal Mahmoud Abul-Hawa'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 Kemal Abul-Hawa licensed?
Kemal Abul-Hawa is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kemal Mahmoud Abul-Hawa admitted to the bar?
Kemal Mahmoud Abul-Hawa has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did Kemal Mahmoud Abul-Hawa go to law school?
Kemal Mahmoud Abul-Hawa attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.
What company does Kemal Mahmoud Abul-Hawa work for?
Kemal Mahmoud Abul-Hawa is associated with Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Kemal Mahmoud Abul-Hawa in good standing?
Yes, Kemal Mahmoud Abul-Hawa 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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