Recognized by Chambers in the United States for 13 consecutive years from 2011 to 2024
Rated as a Global Elite Thought Leader by Who’s Who Legal, a well-known American selection organization, in 2024
Peter Brown maintains an active practice in the fields of information technology, cybersecurity, technology-related transactions, intellectual property, and civil litigation. He has broad experience in alternative dispute resolution as an arbitrator, mediator, and advocate. Mr. Brown is the principal of Peter Brown & Associates PLLC, a New York boutique law firm. Previously, he was a founding partner of Brown Raysman Millstein Felder & Steiner LLC, where he practiced for over 27 years (1979-2006). He was also a partner at Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner LLC (2006-2008) and BakerHostetler LLP (2008-2013).
Mr. Brown is widely recognized as a pioneer and thought leader in the field of information technology law and intellectual property. “The Best Lawyers in America”® publication twice honored Mr. Brown as the “Lawyer of the Year” in Information Technology Law for New York City. “The Best Law Firms in America” ® publication has rated Peter Brown & Associates PLLC as a “First Tier” national practice in the fields of Technology and Information Technology.
During the period from 2021 to 2023, Mr. Brown served as the chief arbitrator in the field of cross-border e-commerce funds unfreezing and ruled on million-dollar cases. Mr. Brown also has extensive experience in representing international clients in federal and state courts and arbitration committees in the United States, including landmark cases that have set new legal standards in the field of information technology.
Mr. Brown works closely with YZ Law Firm LLP and serves as a special counsel.
EDUCATION
Columbia University, J.D.
Dartmouth College, B.A.
BAR AND FEDERAL ADMISSION
New York
Second Circuit Court of Appeals
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Southern District of New York
Eastern District of New York
Northern District of Illinois
Eastern District of North Carolina
Central District of California
District of Connecticut
District of New Jersey
