Paul von Autenried represents clients in all facets of commercial litigation. Prior to joining Keker, Van Nest & Peters, Paul served as a law clerk for Judge Patty Shwartz of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He formerly worked as a litigation associate at an Am Law Top 25 law firm where he handled securities and intellectual property cases.
Paul earned his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law and his A.B. in politics from Princeton University. During law school, he served as a judicial extern to Judge Jacqueline S. Corley of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and as an intern for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey.
Most accolades for attorneys are earned in the courtroom, but Keker, Van Nest & Peters associate Paul von Autenried recently claimed a different kind of win—on the concert stage in Paris. Read more
When he’s not drafting briefs or gearing up for trial, Keker, Van Nest & Peters associate Paul von Autenried can be found playing his piano. His dedication struck a remarkable high note in Paris last month, when he won both First Prize and the Press Award at the 33rd International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs (Concours des Grands Amateurs de Piano) at the historic Sorbonne. Read more
At Keker, Van Nest & Peters, pro bono work is an integral part of our firm. From challenging illegal mass deportation tactics, to pushing for criminal justice reform, to fighting for the rights of individuals and families, our attorneys take up causes that encapsulate our belief that lawyers have a duty to protect the rule of law and ensure access to justice. Read more
On behalf of the Pac-12 Conference, Keker Van Nest & Peters attorneys defeated a motion to dismiss its antitrust lawsuit against the Mountain West Conference for "poaching fees" imposed by the MWC related to conference realignment. Read more
Law firm Keker, Van Nest & Peters is delighted to announce that pro bono client Demetrius Howard is home for the holidays after being released last week from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Read more
In celebration of National Pro Bono Week, we highlight the firm’s Felony Murder Resentencing Project, which has helped at least six incarcerated individuals overturn their life sentences. Read more