Alexandria M Burns

Alexandria M Burns serves as an Assistant United States Attorney for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of Illinois, specializing in Violent Crime and Sex Crime prosecutions, while holding an Adjunct Professor position at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. She concurrently acts as Project Safe Childhood coordinator and Intern coordinator for the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Her academic credentials include a Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University School of Law (2014) with concentrations in Criminal and International Law, where she participated in the Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court and National ABA Moot Court teams. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Legal Studies from Webster University (2011).

Professor Burns' professional expertise centers on criminal prosecution methodologies, with demonstrated specialization in high-stakes violent and sexual offense cases. Her international law background informs cross-border legal coordination, while her moot court experience directly supports her current role coaching Nerinx Hall High School’s Mock Trial Team, emphasizing practical trial skills development.

Through her Intern coordinator role, she mentors law students in federal prosecution practices, bridging academic theory with courtroom application. Her Project Safe Childhood responsibilities involve multi-agency initiatives targeting child exploitation, reflecting her commitment to community-focused legal advocacy beyond traditional classroom instruction.