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Joyce Williams, Esq.
Founder
Armooh-Williams, PLLC

Joyce Williams, the founder of Armooh-Williams, PLLC, a Virginia-based boutique law firm, is distinguished by her unique cross-border fluency. This rare skill, coupled with her multicultural background and deep international experience, enables her to provide strategic legal counsel at the intersection of global commerce, development, and impact. Joyce guides clients through complex legal terrain across four core areas: International Law and Trade, Business and Corporate Law, Immigration Law, and community economic development.

Joyce has advised governments, multinational corporations, entrepreneurs, and mission-driven organizations throughout North America, Africa, and emerging markets. Her significant contributions include leading the representation of multinationals in transactions exceeding a billion dollars in value. She also led a landmark dispute involving the monetization of sovereign guarantees, tax concessions, and political risk insurance—one of the first of its kind, with significant implications for public-private partnerships and investment risk in frontier markets. Her work has directly contributed to the economic growth and stability of these regions.

Her legal approach is grounded in service, strategic insight, and principled leadership, drawing inspiration from the values of St. Thomas More and St. Ignatius of Loyola. Joyce's strategic and principled approach instills confidence in her clients, ensuring they receive the best legal counsel. Joyce earned her bachelor’s degree in economics from Campbell University and her Juris Doctor from Arizona Summit Law School.

Beyond her legal work, Joyce leads several impact-focused initiatives, including the Armooh-Williams Foundation, WE-Lab (Women's Economic Lab), and iSoka LLC. These initiatives advance entrepreneurship, youth leadership, and inclusive development. In these roles, she has demonstrated her ability to lead and inspire others towards a common goal.

As a respected speaker and mentor, Joyce is recognized for her insightful global perspective, unwavering client advocacy, and enduring contributions to the fields of international law and sustainable development. Her global perspective broadens her audience's understanding of international law and sustainable development.

  • State Bar of Arizona
  • District of Columbia Bar
  • United States Supreme Court
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • United States District Court, District of Arizona
  • U.S. District and Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbia
  • United States Court of International Trade
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
  • American Bar Association, Section of International Law – Board Member, Rule of Law Committee
  • Washington, D.C. Women’s Bar Association – Co-Chair, International Law Committee
  • John Carroll Society
  • Thomas More Society
  • International Bar Foundation – Trustee
  • United Community
  • African Women in Law
  • African Union Mission's Diaspora Committee
  • Bakashana
  • Potomac Yard Advisory Council
  • Dona Garcia Center for Diplomacy
  • Asankrangwa Kroye Kuo
  • AfCFTA Policy Network
  • Dominion University College
  • ABA Section of International Law – Diversity Fellow
  • Napa Valley Institute – Good Counselor Fellow
  • National Law Center for International Free Trade – Multilateral Instrument & Private International Law Research Fellow
  • ABA Section of International Law – Outstanding Committee Leader (Africa Committee, Vice Chair)
  • ABA Section of International Law – Outstanding Program (International Trade Committee)
  • Heart of Community Award – United Community