New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Rena C. Dawson
Benjamin N Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 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.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2448249
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Rena C. Dawson ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Benjamin N Cardozo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2448249 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Rena C. Dawson, 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 Karasyk & Moschella, LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10279. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BENJAMIN N CARDOZO.
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, Rena C. Dawson 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 Rena C. Dawson's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 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 Rena compares to fellow Benjamin N Cardozo alumni
Among the 1,529 Benjamin N Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Rena C. Dawson is longer-tenured than 55% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. Benjamin N Cardozo alumni
Years since admission - 1,529 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 45% higher than 55% of 1,529 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
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2448249
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Karasyk & Moschella, LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10279
- Phone
- (212) 233-3800
Education
BENJAMIN N CARDOZO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Rena C. Dawson'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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Rena C. Dawson's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rena Dawson licensed?
Rena Dawson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Rena C. Dawson admitted to the bar?
Rena C. Dawson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Rena C. Dawson go to law school?
Rena C. Dawson attended BENJAMIN N CARDOZO.
What company does Rena C. Dawson work for?
Rena C. Dawson is associated with Karasyk & Moschella, LLP in New York, NY.
Is Rena C. Dawson in good standing?
Yes, Rena C. Dawson 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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