New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Leslie Meryll Kahn
Benjamin Cardozo 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
- 2106953
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Leslie Meryll Kahn 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
- Benjamin Cardozo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2106953 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Leslie Meryll Kahn, 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 Nyc Dept. Of Housing Preservation & Development, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10038. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BENJAMIN CARDOZO (380 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Leslie Meryll Kahn 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 Leslie Meryll Kahn'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 Leslie compares to fellow Benjamin Cardozo alumni
Among the 267 Benjamin Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Leslie Meryll Kahn is longer-tenured than 55% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Benjamin Cardozo alumni
Years since admission - 267 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 45% higher than 55% of 267 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
Benjamin Cardozo's active-bar rate
Of Benjamin Cardozo's 380 alumni in the New York register, 59.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Benjamin Cardozo 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
- 2106953
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nyc Dept. Of Housing Preservation & Development
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10038
- Phone
- (212) 863-5587
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Leslie Meryll Kahn'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 Leslie Kahn licensed?
Leslie Kahn is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Leslie Meryll Kahn admitted to the bar?
Leslie Meryll Kahn's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Leslie Meryll Kahn go to law school?
Leslie Meryll Kahn attended BENJAMIN CARDOZO.
What company does Leslie Meryll Kahn work for?
Leslie Meryll Kahn is associated with Nyc Dept. Of Housing Preservation & Development in New York, NY.
Is Leslie Meryll Kahn in good standing?
Yes, Leslie Meryll Kahn holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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