Benjamin Wesson

Benjamin Wesson is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Marquette University Law School and an Assistant United States Attorney with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. He contributes to legal education through his role as co-instructor of the Community Prosecution course, bridging academic instruction with practical prosecution experience.

His research and professional interests focus on criminal law and community prosecution, with additional expertise in employment litigation and Medicaid fraud enforcement. His work emphasizes the intersection of public service, legal accountability, and community engagement in the justice system.

Benjamin Wesson has held key legal positions in Wisconsin state and county offices, including the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office and the Wisconsin Department of Justice. His career reflects a strong commitment to public interest law and prosecutorial integrity.

He earned his legal education at the University of Wisconsin Law School, where he clerked with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. After graduation, he served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Employment Litigation Unit before advancing to federal prosecution.

Notable professional roles include:

• Assistant United States Attorney, Eastern District of Wisconsin
• Team Captain, Community Prosecution Unit, Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office
• Assistant Attorney General, Wisconsin Department of Justice, Employment Litigation Unit
• Clerk, Wisconsin DOJ Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

While no formal advisees or research grants are listed, his teaching role involves mentoring law students in practical prosecution. There are no scientific awards or peer-reviewed publications noted in the provided text.