With an exceptional legal career spanning nearly three decades, Peter Kozinets brings unparalleled expertise in appellate advocacy, commercial and criminal litigation, media and constitutional law, intellectual property litigation, and civil rights matters.

Prior to joining Zwillinger Wulkan, Peter served as Senior Litigation Counsel at the U.S.  Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona, where he handled high-profile appeals in the Ninth Circuit, advised, trained, and mentored Assistant U.S.  Attorneys, and earned recognition for outstanding oral advocacy.  Throughout his distinguished career, Peter has argued over 18 appeals, drafted more than 50 appellate briefs, and played pivotal roles in landmark trials and appeals involving misuse of the internet, money laundering, and child exploitation.

Peter remains deeply engaged in the legal community, serving in the State Bar of Arizona Appellate Section and the Sandra Day O’Connor Inn of Court.  His addition strengthens Zwillinger Wulkan’s reputation as a leader in high-stakes litigation and innovative legal solutions.

Experience

Peter’s extensive experience also includes his tenure at Steptoe & Johnson LLP, where he represented news organizations, journalists, and publishers in First Amendment, libel and defamation, public records, and other media law cases, as well as intellectual property and commercial litigation. His impressive academic credentials include graduating cum laude from Harvard Law School, where he was an Ames Moot Court Finalist, and magna cum laude from Harvard College.

Peter served as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. Roslyn O. Silver in the District of Arizona.