New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Maria Fay Karras
Northwestern Pritzker School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2021, registered office in Chicago, IL. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2021
- Admitted
- 5
- Years in bar
- 5902457
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2021, Maria Fay Karras has built 5 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 5 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Northwestern Pritzker School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5902457 on the New York register belongs to Maria Fay Karras, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Kirkland & Ellis LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60654. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Northwestern Pritzker School of Law (70 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Maria Fay Karras is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
5 years into an active New York practice since a 2021 admission, Maria Fay Karras sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
5 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
5 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Northwestern Pritzker School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern Pritzker School Of Law's 70 alumni in the New York register, 77.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Northwestern Pritzker School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2021 admission class today
Of the 7,829 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2021, 93.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5902457
- Year Admitted
- 2021 (5 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60654
- Phone
- (312) 862-3760
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Maria Fay Karras'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 Maria Fay Karras licensed?
Maria Fay Karras is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Maria Fay Karras admitted to the bar?
Maria Fay Karras has been on the New York bar register since 2021.
Where did Maria Fay Karras go to law school?
Maria Fay Karras attended Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
What company does Maria Fay Karras work for?
Maria Fay Karras is associated with Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL.
Is Maria Fay Karras in good standing?
Yes, Maria Fay Karras 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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