New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Kimberly S. Penner
Univ Of North Carolina alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2085819
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Kimberly S. Penner ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ Of North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2085819 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Kimberly S. Penner, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10020. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA (99 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Kimberly S. Penner still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Kimberly S. Penner's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Kimberly compares to fellow Univ Of North Carolina alumni
Among the 86 Univ Of North Carolina graduates in the New York register, Kimberly S. Penner is longer-tenured than 35% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Univ Of North Carolina alumni
Years since admission - 86 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 65% higher than 35% of 86 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
Univ Of North Carolina's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of North Carolina's 99 alumni in the New York register, 52.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Of North Carolina alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2085819
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10020
- Phone
- (212) 779-6102
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kimberly S. Penner'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 Kimberly Penner licensed?
Kimberly Penner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kimberly S. Penner admitted to the bar?
Kimberly S. Penner's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Kimberly S. Penner go to law school?
Kimberly S. Penner attended UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA.
What company does Kimberly S. Penner work for?
Kimberly S. Penner is associated with Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. in New York, NY.
Is Kimberly S. Penner in good standing?
Yes, Kimberly S. Penner 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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