New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Paul Stephen Caruso
University Of Iowa alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Chicago, IL. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4750832
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paul Stephen Caruso has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Iowa
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paul Stephen Caruso carries New York bar registration 4750832, an established, active practitioner in good 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: UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (156 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Paul Stephen Caruso 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
Paul Stephen Caruso was admitted in 2009, giving 17 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.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Paul compares to fellow University Of Iowa alumni
Among the 126 University Of Iowa graduates in the New York register, Paul Stephen Caruso is longer-tenured than 6% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
17 years vs. University Of Iowa alumni
Years since admission - 126 NY-registered alumni of this school
17 Top 94% higher than 6% of 126 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
University Of Iowa's active-bar rate
Of University Of Iowa's 156 alumni in the New York register, 64.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Iowa alumni, active-bar rate
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4750832
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60654
- Phone
- (312) 862-4591
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Stephen Caruso'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 Paul Caruso licensed?
Paul Caruso is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Stephen Caruso admitted to the bar?
Paul Stephen Caruso was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Paul Stephen Caruso go to law school?
Paul Stephen Caruso attended UNIVERSITY OF IOWA.
What company does Paul Stephen Caruso work for?
Paul Stephen Caruso is associated with Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL.
Is Paul Stephen Caruso in good standing?
Yes, Paul Stephen Caruso holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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