New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Kristen Brenda Klein
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4161766
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Kristen Brenda Klein has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #33225 of 93,608
- by tenure in New York office peers
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Kristen Brenda Klein carries New York bar registration 4161766, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10004. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Columbia Law School (21,451 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Kristen Brenda Klein remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Kristen Brenda Klein was admitted in 2003, giving 23 years on the New York register.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among New York, NY office peers
Kristen Brenda Klein is earlier in the New York, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #33,225 of 93,608 (35th percentile). See the New York attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #33,225
- City cohort
- 93,608
- Local percentile
- 35th
- Admitted
- 2003
Nearest tenure peers in New York
- Alice S. Abatzis admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Reema Salah Abdelhamid admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Sandra Abeles admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Philip Moss Abelson admitted 2003 · 23 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Kristen compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Kristen Brenda Klein is longer-tenured than 71%.
23 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 29% higher than 71% of 11,886 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 · August 2026
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 83.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4161766
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10004
- Phone
- (212) 558-4818
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kristen Brenda Klein's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Kristen Klein licensed?
Kristen Klein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kristen Brenda Klein admitted to the bar?
Kristen Brenda Klein was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Kristen Brenda Klein go to law school?
Kristen Brenda Klein attended Columbia Law School.
What company does Kristen Brenda Klein work for?
Kristen Brenda Klein is associated with Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York, NY.
Is Kristen Brenda Klein in good standing?
Yes, Kristen Brenda Klein holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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