Peter Chu
Peter Chu is a Senior Attorney with Tauler Smith LLP. He has extensive experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in several areas of law, including privacy, intellectual property, technology, and business transactions and disputes.
Background
Before joining Tauler Smith LLP, Peter Chu was an Of Counsel with an Am Law 100 law firm, litigating in federal and state courts in matters involving privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, business disputes, technology, transportation (representing Amazon), and general liability. Prior to that, Peter Chu led the litigation practice in a smaller firm, specializing in intellectual property, business disputes, and personal injury litigations. Peter Chu regularly volunteers with Federal Pro Se Clinic and Christina Legal Aid of Los Angeles.
Peter Chu has certifications from Microsoft and Cisco, managing network infrastructure and IT security before becoming an attorney.
Representative Matters
- Represented an international IT services provider in International Chamber of Commerce arbitration involving cryptocurrency theft claim brought by a digital asset fund management company seeking multi-million-dollar damages.
- Secured a favorable settlement for a community college client featured in a Netflix documentary in a lawsuit by student athletes for alleging defamation and misappropriation of name, likeness and image.
- Secured a high six-figure settlement for a fashion industry client in a copyright infringement action against a national retailer.
- Represent corporate clients in copyright and trademark infringement disputes involving intellectual property enforcement and defense.
- Litigate ADA compliance matters involving website and physical accessibility barriers.
Education
Peter Chu earned his J.D. from Loyola Law School. Peter Chu graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in Physiology from University of California, Berkeley.
Bar Admissions
Peter Chu is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in California.