Dr. Paul Williams
Dr. Paul R. Williams is a professor at American University (School of International Service and Washington College of Law). Dr. Williams is also the co-founder of the Public International Law & Policy Group (PILPG), a pro bono law firm providing legal assistance to states and governments involved in peace negotiations, post-conflict constitution drafting, and the prosecution of war criminals.
Dr. Williams has assisted over two dozen parties in major international peace negotiations and has advised numerous parties on the drafting and implementation of post-conflict constitutions. Several of his clients joined together to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Dr. Williams has served as a Senior Associate with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, as well as an Attorney-Adviser at the U.S. Department of State. He received his J.D. from Stanford Law School and his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge.