New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Kristen Chang Winckler
Pepperdine University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 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.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2997351
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Kristen Chang Winckler ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Pepperdine University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2997351 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Kristen Chang Winckler, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Ropes & Gray LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Pepperdine University School of Law (187 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, Kristen Chang Winckler 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 Kristen Chang Winckler's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Kristen compares to fellow Pepperdine University School Of Law alumni
Among the 160 Pepperdine University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Kristen Chang Winckler is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. Pepperdine University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 160 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 9% higher than 91% of 160 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
Pepperdine University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Pepperdine University School Of Law's 187 alumni in the New York register, 83.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Pepperdine University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2997351
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ropes & Gray LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (212) 596-9000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kristen Chang Winckler'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 Kristen Winckler licensed?
Kristen Winckler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kristen Chang Winckler admitted to the bar?
Kristen Chang Winckler's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Kristen Chang Winckler go to law school?
Kristen Chang Winckler attended Pepperdine University School of Law.
What company does Kristen Chang Winckler work for?
Kristen Chang Winckler is associated with Ropes & Gray LLP in New York, NY.
Is Kristen Chang Winckler in good standing?
Yes, Kristen Chang Winckler 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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