New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Susan Fayth Klein
Harvard University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, registered office in Chicago, IL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 1497189
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Susan Fayth Klein has spent 55 years on the register since admission in 1971, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 55 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Susan Fayth Klein has carried New York bar registration 1497189 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60610. Educational background: HARVARD UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 55 years, Susan Fayth Klein has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Susan Fayth Klein's 55 years since a 1971 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
55 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
55 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Susan compares to fellow Harvard University alumni
Among the 97 Harvard University graduates in the New York register, Susan Fayth Klein is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
55 years vs. Harvard University alumni
Years since admission - 97 NY-registered alumni of this school
55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 97 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1971 admission class today
Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1497189
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60610
- Phone
- (312) 888-3966
Education
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Susan Fayth Klein'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 Susan Klein licensed?
Susan Klein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Susan Fayth Klein admitted to the bar?
Susan Fayth Klein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.
Where did Susan Fayth Klein go to law school?
Susan Fayth Klein attended HARVARD UNIVERSITY.
Is Susan Fayth Klein in good standing?
Yes, Susan Fayth Klein 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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