New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Kristen Elizabeth Smith Grannis

Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Boston, MA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

2009
Admitted
17
Years in bar
4714515
NY reg #

The record in one line

Kristen Elizabeth Smith Grannis has held an active New York bar license for 17 years — admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

17 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 63%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Columbia
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2009
17 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Columbia
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4714515
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number
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New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Kristen Elizabeth Smith Grannis is registered as bar number 4714515 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2009, representing roughly 17 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Latham & Watkins LLP, located in Boston, MA, ZIP 02116. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: COLUMBIA, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Kristen Elizabeth Smith Grannis was admitted in 2009, giving 17 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state — taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

17 years on the New York bar

Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys

17 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). This entry sits in this band. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Above this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Above this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). Above this entry. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). Above this entry. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Above this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Kristen compares to fellow Columbia alumni

Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Kristen Elizabeth Smith Grannis is longer-tenured than 6% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

17 years vs. Columbia alumni

Years since admission — 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school

17 Top 94% higher than 6% of 2,473 fellow alumni

5–10: 27 fellow alumni (1%). Below this entry. 10–15: 118 fellow alumni (5%). Below this entry. 15–20: 222 fellow alumni (9%). This entry sits in this band. 20–25: 799 fellow alumni (32%). Above this entry. 25–30: 551 fellow alumni (22%). Above this entry. 30–35: 544 fellow alumni (22%). Above this entry. 35–40: 212 fellow alumni (9%). Above this entry. This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4714515
Year Admitted
2009 (17 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jul 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Latham & Watkins LLP
City
Boston, MA
ZIP Code
02116
Phone
(617) 948-6056

Education

COLUMBIA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Kristen Elizabeth Smith Grannis's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Other Attorneys at Latham & Watkins LLP

Andrew John Abokhair Currently registered Connor Berwyn Adams Currently registered Kyle Barrett Adams Currently registered Rainer Christoph Adlhart Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday Lucas Adomeit Currently registered
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Nearby Attorneys in Boston, MA

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Before you rely on this record

Kristen Elizabeth Smith Grannis is currently listed as "Currently registered" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kristen Grannis licensed?

Kristen Grannis is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was Kristen Elizabeth Smith Grannis admitted to the bar?

Kristen Elizabeth Smith Grannis was admitted to the bar in 2009.

Where did Kristen Elizabeth Smith Grannis go to law school?

Kristen Elizabeth Smith Grannis attended COLUMBIA.

What company does Kristen Elizabeth Smith Grannis work for?

Kristen Elizabeth Smith Grannis is associated with Latham & Watkins LLP in Boston, MA.

Is Kristen Elizabeth Smith Grannis in good standing?

Yes, Kristen Elizabeth Smith Grannis has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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