About
Arthur R. Miller is the University Professor and Warren E. Burger Professor of Constitutional Law and the Courts at NYU School of Law. He previously taught at Harvard Law School for 36 years and earned his LL.B. there. His research focuses on civil procedure, copyright law, privacy, and complex litigation. Miller has argued cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and numerous appellate courts, and his media contributions include an Emmy-winning PBS series and roles on ABC's Good Morning America.
Education: LL.B., Harvard Law School (magna cum laude, 1958); A.B. in History, University of Rochester (with high honors, 1955).
Research Interests: Civil litigation strategies, copyright law modernization, digital privacy implications, and legal responses to complex litigation challenges. His work bridges theoretical scholarship and practical legal analysis, addressing contemporary issues like class actions, multidistrict litigation, and technology's role in personal privacy.
Professional Service: Reported for the Advisory Committee on Civil Rules of the Judicial Conference, American Law Institute, and special advisory group to the U.S. Supreme Court. Awards highlight his contributions to public legal education, media engagement, and scholarly excellence.
Teaching: Courses include Complex Litigation, Copyright Survey, Introduction to U.S. Civil Procedure, and Sports Law. His influential casebook Civil Procedure: Cases and Materials has been updated through 13 editions since 1968.
