New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Newton Kennedy
Northwestern alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4394862
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Newton Kennedy has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 20 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Northwestern
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Newton Kennedy carries New York bar registration 4394862, 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 Covington & Burling LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NORTHWESTERN (189 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael Newton Kennedy 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
Michael Newton Kennedy was admitted in 2006, giving 20 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.
20 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
20 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Michael compares to fellow Northwestern alumni
Among the 152 Northwestern graduates in the New York register, Michael Newton Kennedy is longer-tenured than 37% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
20 years vs. Northwestern alumni
Years since admission - 152 NY-registered alumni of this school
20 Top 63% higher than 37% of 152 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
Northwestern's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern's 189 alumni in the New York register, 56.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Northwestern alumni, active-bar rate
The 2006 admission class today
Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 67.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4394862
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Covington & Burling LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20001
- Phone
- (202) 662-5215
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Newton Kennedy'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 Michael Kennedy licensed?
Michael Kennedy is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Newton Kennedy admitted to the bar?
Michael Newton Kennedy was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did Michael Newton Kennedy go to law school?
Michael Newton Kennedy attended NORTHWESTERN.
What company does Michael Newton Kennedy work for?
Michael Newton Kennedy is associated with Covington & Burling LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Michael Newton Kennedy in good standing?
Yes, Michael Newton Kennedy holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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