Derek Muller is a Professor of Law at the University of Iowa College of Law. He earned his B.A. summa cum laude from Hillsdale College and his J.D. summa cum laude from Notre Dame Law School. Professor Muller's research and writing focus on election law, particularly federalism and the role of states in the administration of elections. His work has appeared in a wide variety of legal publications, and his opinion pieces have been published in outlets like the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times.
Prior to teaching, Professor Muller clerked for the Honorable Raymond W. Gruender on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and practiced as a litigation associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago.
The Electoral College: A Benefit or Detriment to Democracy
Akron Student Chapter
Zoom Webinar -- AkronVirtual
Akron, OH 44325
Election Law Issues and the Electoral College from 2020 and into the Future
Indianapolis Lawyers Chapter Event
Conrad Indianapolis50 West Washington
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Is It Time to Abolish the Electoral College?
Columbia Student Chapter
Columbia Law SchoolZoom
New York, NY 10027
A Defense of the Electoral College
Pittsburgh Student Chapter
University of Pittsburgh School of Law3900 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh , PA 15260
CO Dept. of State v. Baca and Chiafalo v. WA - Post-Decision SCOTUscast
feat Derek T. Muller
On July 6, 2020, the Supreme Court affirmed the power of the states to regulate...
Courthouse Steps Decision: CO Dept. of State v. Baca and Chiafalo v. WA
In Chiafalo v. Washington and its companion case Colorado Department of State v. Baca, the Supreme Court affirmed...
Courthouse Steps Oral Argument: CO Dept. of State v. Baca and Chiafalo v. WA
On May 13, 2020, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in a pair of cases...
Thompson v. Hebdon - Post-Decision SCOTUScast
featuring Derek Muller
On Nov. 25, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a summary opinion in Thompson v....
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Do Voter ID Laws Burden Voters? [POLICYbrief]
Short video featuring Derek Muller and Daniel Tokaji
The requirement to show identification in order to vote has become a topic of heated...