Joan Beth Gottschall (born April 23, 1947) is a senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

- Gender
- Female
- Race
- White
Prior employment
- Legal Office, University of ChicagoStaff attorney · 1982–1984
- Private practice, Chicago, Illinois1973–1976, 1978–1982
Staff attorney · 1976–1978
Appointments
1996–2012 · Appointed by William J. Clinton (Democratic)
Education
J.D. · 1973- Smith CollegeB.A. · 1969