Anuj K.Khetarpal
Counsel
Commercial Litigation
akhetarpal@seyfarth.com
With diverse experience seeing legal disputes from every angle, Anuj brings a 360-degree litigation perspective to solve complex problems with clear, strategic legal solutions.
More About Anuj
When disputes loom or pressures mount, Anuj helps clients see the full landscape and act decisively. With over 15 years of government and private‑sector experience, he advises clients on managing risk, sharpening litigation strategy, and making sound judgments before and during litigation. His approach combines strategic focus with calm, reliable advocacy at every stage of a dispute.
Anuj assists clients with a broad spectrum of litigation challenges at the trial and appellate levels. Having clerked for judges in both state and federal courts, worked as a prosecutor and defense attorney, and represented clients in civil and criminal matters, he brings a comprehensive understanding of how cases are developed, evaluated, and decided. This versatility allows him to support clients at every stage—building a strong trial record, preserving issues for appeal, managing parallel civil and criminal exposure, and advising on regulatory risks and government investigations. Anuj has seen disputes from multiple vantage points, so he can offer practical, strategic counsel that helps clients anticipate challenges and advance their broader objectives.
Anuj dissects legal issues, analyzes precedent, and maps out how and why the law has developed as it has. He is willing to go several layers deep in order to understand not just what the law says, but why it matters in a client’s specific context. Anuj develops strategies that are thoroughly researched, carefully reasoned, and customized to fit his clients’ goals—giving them confidence that every angle has been considered.
Clients can expect Anuj to serve as a thoughtful, engaged team member who brings both discipline and creativity to their matters. As he does for the law students he teaches as an adjunct professor, Anuj invests time into understanding each client’s unique business—how they operate, what drives their success, and where their pressures and opportunities truly lie. That insight allows Anuj to tailor his approach, whether that means crafting a litigation strategy that aligns with broader business goals, narrowing the legal issues to reduce disruption, or spotting opportunities to resolve disputes efficiently and advance his clients’ long‑term objectives.
Anuj assists clients with a broad spectrum of litigation challenges at the trial and appellate levels. Having clerked for judges in both state and federal courts, worked as a prosecutor and defense attorney, and represented clients in civil and criminal matters, he brings a comprehensive understanding of how cases are developed, evaluated, and decided. This versatility allows him to support clients at every stage—building a strong trial record, preserving issues for appeal, managing parallel civil and criminal exposure, and advising on regulatory risks and government investigations. Anuj has seen disputes from multiple vantage points, so he can offer practical, strategic counsel that helps clients anticipate challenges and advance their broader objectives.
Anuj dissects legal issues, analyzes precedent, and maps out how and why the law has developed as it has. He is willing to go several layers deep in order to understand not just what the law says, but why it matters in a client’s specific context. Anuj develops strategies that are thoroughly researched, carefully reasoned, and customized to fit his clients’ goals—giving them confidence that every angle has been considered.
Clients can expect Anuj to serve as a thoughtful, engaged team member who brings both discipline and creativity to their matters. As he does for the law students he teaches as an adjunct professor, Anuj invests time into understanding each client’s unique business—how they operate, what drives their success, and where their pressures and opportunities truly lie. That insight allows Anuj to tailor his approach, whether that means crafting a litigation strategy that aligns with broader business goals, narrowing the legal issues to reduce disruption, or spotting opportunities to resolve disputes efficiently and advance his clients’ long‑term objectives.
- JD, Boston University School of Law
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Cum laude
Distinguished Scholar Award
Sylvia Beineike Robinson Award for outstanding contribution to the life of the law school
Student Government Association
Public Interest Project
South Asian Law Students Association
BU Law Running Club
Study Abroad in Leiden, The Netherlands
Clerkships
- Honorable Juan R. Torruella (dec.), US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
- Honorable Indira Talwani, US District Court, District of Massachusetts
- Honorable Cheryl Johnson (ret.), Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
- Panel Law Clerk, US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
- Massachusetts
- New York
- US Court of Appeals, First Circuit
- US District Court, District of Massachusetts
Related Services
- Worked as federal prosecutor, investing violations of federal civil laws and bringing enforcement actions against individuals and corporations for violation of federal law.
- Defended the United States in lawsuits filed against the government.
- Represented companies and individuals in varied complex legal disputes ranging in state and federal court.
Related News & Insights
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Attorney Publication
Apr 23, 2026
Law360 Publishes Article by Jennifer Serafyn, Annette Tyman, and Anuj Khetarpal on New DEI Clauses and FCA Risk for Federal Contractors
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Attorney Publication
Apr 16, 2026
Bloomberg Law Publishes Article by Jennifer Serafyn and Anuj Khetarpal on Responding to DOJ False Claims Act Probes
- Boston Bar Association, Amicus Committee, member
- Federal Bar Association, Massachusetts Chapter Board Member, Judicial Intern Academy Organizer
- South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston, member and mentor
- Co-Author, "New DEI Clauses Will Reshape FCA Exposure For Contractors," Law360 (April 23, 2026)
- Co-Author, "Quick Response Is a Must When Facing a DOJ False Claim Act Probe," Bloomberg Law (April 16, 2026)
- Co-Author, "How High Court May Tackle Fair Use In Warhol Case," Law360 (June 17, 2022)
- Adjunct Professor, Boston University Law School
With diverse experience seeing legal disputes from every angle, Anuj brings a 360-degree litigation perspective to solve complex problems with clear, strategic legal solutions.
More About Anuj
When disputes loom or pressures mount, Anuj helps clients see the full landscape and act decisively. With over 15 years of government and private‑sector experience, he advises clients on managing risk, sharpening litigation strategy, and making sound judgments before and during litigation. His approach combines strategic focus with calm, reliable advocacy at every stage of a dispute.
Anuj assists clients with a broad spectrum of litigation challenges at the trial and appellate levels. Having clerked for judges in both state and federal courts, worked as a prosecutor and defense attorney, and represented clients in civil and criminal matters, he brings a comprehensive understanding of how cases are developed, evaluated, and decided. This versatility allows him to support clients at every stage—building a strong trial record, preserving issues for appeal, managing parallel civil and criminal exposure, and advising on regulatory risks and government investigations. Anuj has seen disputes from multiple vantage points, so he can offer practical, strategic counsel that helps clients anticipate challenges and advance their broader objectives.
Anuj dissects legal issues, analyzes precedent, and maps out how and why the law has developed as it has. He is willing to go several layers deep in order to understand not just what the law says, but why it matters in a client’s specific context. Anuj develops strategies that are thoroughly researched, carefully reasoned, and customized to fit his clients’ goals—giving them confidence that every angle has been considered.
Clients can expect Anuj to serve as a thoughtful, engaged team member who brings both discipline and creativity to their matters. As he does for the law students he teaches as an adjunct professor, Anuj invests time into understanding each client’s unique business—how they operate, what drives their success, and where their pressures and opportunities truly lie. That insight allows Anuj to tailor his approach, whether that means crafting a litigation strategy that aligns with broader business goals, narrowing the legal issues to reduce disruption, or spotting opportunities to resolve disputes efficiently and advance his clients’ long‑term objectives.
Anuj assists clients with a broad spectrum of litigation challenges at the trial and appellate levels. Having clerked for judges in both state and federal courts, worked as a prosecutor and defense attorney, and represented clients in civil and criminal matters, he brings a comprehensive understanding of how cases are developed, evaluated, and decided. This versatility allows him to support clients at every stage—building a strong trial record, preserving issues for appeal, managing parallel civil and criminal exposure, and advising on regulatory risks and government investigations. Anuj has seen disputes from multiple vantage points, so he can offer practical, strategic counsel that helps clients anticipate challenges and advance their broader objectives.
Anuj dissects legal issues, analyzes precedent, and maps out how and why the law has developed as it has. He is willing to go several layers deep in order to understand not just what the law says, but why it matters in a client’s specific context. Anuj develops strategies that are thoroughly researched, carefully reasoned, and customized to fit his clients’ goals—giving them confidence that every angle has been considered.
Clients can expect Anuj to serve as a thoughtful, engaged team member who brings both discipline and creativity to their matters. As he does for the law students he teaches as an adjunct professor, Anuj invests time into understanding each client’s unique business—how they operate, what drives their success, and where their pressures and opportunities truly lie. That insight allows Anuj to tailor his approach, whether that means crafting a litigation strategy that aligns with broader business goals, narrowing the legal issues to reduce disruption, or spotting opportunities to resolve disputes efficiently and advance his clients’ long‑term objectives.
- JD, Boston University School of Law
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Cum laude
Distinguished Scholar Award
Sylvia Beineike Robinson Award for outstanding contribution to the life of the law school
Student Government Association
Public Interest Project
South Asian Law Students Association
BU Law Running Club
Study Abroad in Leiden, The Netherlands
Clerkships
- Honorable Juan R. Torruella (dec.), US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
- Honorable Indira Talwani, US District Court, District of Massachusetts
- Honorable Cheryl Johnson (ret.), Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
- Panel Law Clerk, US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
- Massachusetts
- New York
- US Court of Appeals, First Circuit
- US District Court, District of Massachusetts
Related Services
- Worked as federal prosecutor, investing violations of federal civil laws and bringing enforcement actions against individuals and corporations for violation of federal law.
- Defended the United States in lawsuits filed against the government.
- Represented companies and individuals in varied complex legal disputes ranging in state and federal court.
Related News & Insights
-
Attorney Publication
Apr 23, 2026
Law360 Publishes Article by Jennifer Serafyn, Annette Tyman, and Anuj Khetarpal on New DEI Clauses and FCA Risk for Federal Contractors
-
Attorney Publication
Apr 16, 2026
Bloomberg Law Publishes Article by Jennifer Serafyn and Anuj Khetarpal on Responding to DOJ False Claims Act Probes
- Boston Bar Association, Amicus Committee, member
- Federal Bar Association, Massachusetts Chapter Board Member, Judicial Intern Academy Organizer
- South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston, member and mentor
- Co-Author, "New DEI Clauses Will Reshape FCA Exposure For Contractors," Law360 (April 23, 2026)
- Co-Author, "Quick Response Is a Must When Facing a DOJ False Claim Act Probe," Bloomberg Law (April 16, 2026)
- Co-Author, "How High Court May Tackle Fair Use In Warhol Case," Law360 (June 17, 2022)
- Adjunct Professor, Boston University Law School