Before graduating from law school, Keith spent 15 years in journalism and higher education, experience that informs his practice today. He has worked at ABC News, Columbia University, and New York University (NYU). Most recently, Keith was director of communications and chief of staff at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, where he oversaw the school's communications team and managed the operations of the Dean's Office. While at NYU, he also designed and taught a graduate communications course as an adjunct instructor for many years.