Dr. Paul R. Williams

Co-Founder at Public International Law & Policy Group

Dr. Paul R. Williams has an extensive work experience in the field of international law and policy. Dr. Paul R. is the co-founder of the Public International Law & Policy Group, a renowned non-profit organization that provides free legal assistance to states and governments involved in peace negotiations and war crime prosecutions. Dr. Paul R. has worked with various clients in different peace negotiations, including the Darfuri rebel delegation and the Somali Civil Society delegation.

Dr. Paul R. has also served as the Rebecca I. Grazier Professor of Law and International Relations at American University, where they directed the JD/MA program and taught courses on international law and peace negotiations. Additionally, Dr. Williams has been a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, an esteemed organization comprising prominent leaders in the foreign policy arena.

Furthermore, they have worked at McDermott Will & Emery LLP as Of Counsel, and at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace as a Senior Associate. In these roles, they focused on researching and writing about international law, foreign policy, and specific areas such as international environmental law and human rights.

Earlier in their career, Dr. Williams worked at the U.S. Department of State as an Attorney-Advisor for European and Canadian Affairs, and also served as a Judicial Law Clerk for Justice William H. Erickson at the Colorado State Supreme Court. Dr. Paul R. even had a brief experience as a Blackjack Dealer at Harvey's Casino.

Overall, Dr. Paul R. Williams has a diverse and accomplished background in the field of international law and policy, with extensive experience in peace negotiations, legal assistance, and research.

Dr. Paul R. Williams completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), with Highest Honors, in Political Science at the University of California, Davis, from 1987 to 1990. Dr. Paul R. then pursued further education at Stanford Law School, where they obtained their Doctor of Law (JD) degree with Distinction, also completing their studies from 1987 to 1990. Finally, Dr. Williams went on to earn their Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge, completing their doctoral studies from 1993 to 1996. The field of study for their Ph.D. is not specified.

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  • Co-Founder

    January, 1995 - present