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.
Why the Legal Challenges to the 2020 Presidential Election Results Failed
New Mexico Lawyers Chapter
Seasons Rotisserie & Grill2031 Mountain Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
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
Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee - Post-Argument SCOTUScast
featuring Derek Muller
On March 2, 2021 the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee....
Courthouse Steps Oral Argument Teleforum: Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee
In Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee and the consolidated case of Arizona Republican Party v. Democratic National Committee,...
Republican Party of Pennsylvania v. Degraffenreid - Post-Decision SCOTUScasat
featuring Derek Muller
On February 22, 2021, by a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court denied cert in Repubulican...
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...