Joel Christensen

Joel Christensen serves as an Adjunct Professor at Washington University School of Law while holding the position of Senior Assistant General Counsel at ARCO Construction Company. His dual expertise bridges academic legal instruction and corporate legal practice within the construction industry.

His academic background includes:

• J.D. from Washington University School of Law
• B.A. in Philosophy and Political Science from Knox College

Professor Christensen specializes in Contract Law, Corporate Law, and Construction Law, with his teaching and research directly informed by practical experience in construction sector legal matters. His work emphasizes real-world application of contractual frameworks in complex construction projects and dispute resolution.

His distinguished recognition includes:

• Editor-in-Chief of the Washington University Journal of Law & Policy (2009-2010)
• Wiley Rutledge Moot Court competition winner (2008)
• Mary Collier Hitchcock Prize for outstanding writing
• Dan Carter-Earl Tedrow Memorial Award
• Roy F. Essen Outstanding Young Lawyer Award (2019)
• Knox College Young Alumni Achievement Award (2019)

No information is available regarding graduate student advising or research grants. Similarly, details about research laboratories or collaborative teams were not documented in the source material, reflecting his primary focus on professional legal practice alongside adjunct teaching responsibilities.