Joel Williams

Joel Williams is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School since 2000. He teaches Moot Court Trial and co-coaches the Barristers and AAJ Trial Teams. He holds roles as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Elkhart County, Indiana, overseeing Major Crimes Division and Fatal Alcohol Crash Team, specializing in murder, vehicular homicide, and prosecution of major felonies.

• Education: B.A. Political Science (University of Michigan, 1992); J.D. (University of Toledo Law School, 1996, top 10% & Order of the Coif)

Research focuses on criminal procedure, trial advocacy, and prosecutorial strategies. Key contributions include pioneering work on sibling visitation rights through his seminal law review publication. He also serves as faculty for National District Attorney's Association (NDAA) and Indiana Prosecuting Attorney's Council (IPAC) trial programs.