Peter Chu
Peter Chu is a Senior Attorney with Tauler Smith LLP’s litigation department. He has extensive experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in several areas of law, including privacy, intellectual property, technology, and business transactions & disputes.
Practice Areas
Peter Chu represents clients in the following practice areas:
- Intellectual Property
- Privacy Law
- Business Disputes
Background
Before joining Tauler Smith LLP, Peter Chu was an Of Counsel with an Am Law 100 law firm. He litigated in federal and state courts in matters involving privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, business disputes, technology, transportation (representing Amazon), and general liability. Mr. Chu also has experience leading the litigation practice for a boutique law firm, where he specialized in intellectual property, business disputes, and personal injury litigation.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Chu managed network infrastructure and IT security. He earned computer certifications from Microsoft and Cisco.
Education
Peter Chu earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in Physiology from the University of California, Berkeley.
Representative Legal Matters
Some of Peter Chu’s representative legal matters include:
- Represented international IT services provider in International Chamber of Commerce arbitration involving cryptocurrency theft claim brought by digital asset fund management company seeking multi-million-dollar damages.
- Secured favorable settlement for community college client featured in Netflix documentary. Lawsuit was filed by student athletes alleging defamation and misappropriation of name, image, and likeness.
- Secured high-six-figure settlement for fashion industry client in copyright infringement action against national retailer.
- Represented high-profile corporate clients in copyright and trademark infringement disputes involving intellectual property enforcement and defense.
- Litigated ADA compliance matters involving website and physical accessibility barriers required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Bar Admissions
Peter Chu is licensed to practice law in all state and federal courts in California.
Legal Volunteer Work
Peter Chu regularly volunteers with the Federal Pro Se Clinic and Christian Legal Aid of Los Angeles.