C. J. Williams

C. J. Williams is a Lecturer at the Human Rights Program within the University of Iowa College of Law. He has a distinguished legal career, combining judicial service, prosecution, and academic teaching.

• Education: BA (University of Iowa, 1985), JD (University of Iowa, 1988), LLM (University of Missouri-Kansas City, 1997)

Williams' research and practice focus on:

• Criminal Law and Federal Prosecution
• Human Rights Law applications in judicial systems
• Judicial processes and courtroom advocacy
• Legal education frameworks

Professional Background: He clerked for Chief Judge Donald E. O'Brien (Northern District of Iowa, 1988-1990), worked at the US Department of Justice (1990-1992), served as a trial attorney at Lathrop & Gage (1992-1997), and was an assistant US Attorney (1997-2016). In 2016, he became a Federal Magistrate Judge, and in 2018, a Federal District Court Judge.