William P. Johnson, J.D.
Originally from Minnesota, Johnson holds a B.A. in German with a minor in Russian from the University of Minnesota (1995) and earned his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School (2001). Johnson served as the dean of SLU's School of Law for more than seven years. He also led the school's Center for International and Comparative Law and directed SLU's Summer Law Program in Madrid. Before becoming a law professor at SLU in 2012, Johnson practiced corporate and commercial law for six years in the Milwaukee office of Foley & Lardner LLP, and held an appointment on the law faculty of the University of North Dakota. He is a recognized scholar in the field and has held visiting academic appointments in Lithuania, Germany and France, as well as guest lectureships in Hungary. Johnson has remained engaged with the law practice community and the international bar through active involvement in the American Bar Association International Law Section (ABA ILS) and other international professional organizations. A long-time supporter of SLU–Madrid, Johnson taught on campus for several summers and maintained strong ties through regular visits during his tenure as dean. His youngest daughter also recently graduated as a member of the Class of 2026. Optimistic about the future of SLU–Madrid, he has worked since assuming the role of Rector in October 2024 to further the campus’s international mission by strengthening global partnerships and expanding academic, research, and internship opportunities throughout Europe and Latin America.
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SLU-Madrid
Whether it was the inaugural class or last year’s students, alumni who visit Saint Louis University-Madrid all share a similar sentiment upon their return: studying th...
