New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Stephen Butler
University Of California Berkeley School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Austin, TX. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5472238
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Stephen Butler appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2016 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 10 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- University Of California Berkeley School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Stephen Butler is registered as bar number 5472238 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Kirkland & Ellis LLP, located in Austin, TX, ZIP 78701. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of California Berkeley School of Law.
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Stephen compares to fellow University Of California Berkeley School Of Law alumni
Among the 1,171 University Of California Berkeley School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Stephen Butler is longer-tenured than 70% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. University Of California Berkeley School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 1,171 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 30% higher than 70% of 1,171 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 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 5472238
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP
- City
- Austin, TX
- ZIP Code
- 78701
- Phone
- (512) 678-9070
Education
University of California Berkeley School of Law
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen Butler's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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Stephen Butler is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stephen Butler licensed?
Stephen Butler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen Butler admitted to the bar?
Stephen Butler has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Stephen Butler go to law school?
Stephen Butler attended University of California Berkeley School of Law.
What company does Stephen Butler work for?
Stephen Butler is associated with Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Austin, TX.
Is Stephen Butler in good standing?
Not currently, Stephen Butler's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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