Peter concentrates his practice on white collar criminal defense, complex business litigation, civil rights litigation, healthcare matters and securities litigation. He has represented institutional clients and senior executives in more than 20 SEC actions and investigations, including claims against one of the largest global semiconductor companies involving alleged options backdating and claims against one of the largest U.S. defense contractors involving alleged improper revenue recognition.
Notably, Peter offers honed skill and experience in the area of monitorships. In January 2023, Hon. Virginia A. Phillips, Chief District Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Western Division, appointed Peter as the independent corporate compliance monitor for a large apparel company, pursuant to the company’s plea agreement with the U.S. government.
Peter also served on the legal team assisting partner Larry Mackey, the independent corporate compliance monitor for a large U.S. medical device manufacturer and distributor, pursuant to the company’s deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. government.
In addition, Peter previously held a full-time faculty appointment with the University of California at Los Angeles School of Law. He also served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.
Honors
Chambers USA, 2009-2011
Southern California Super Lawyers, 2012-2015