Mary M. Murphy

Mary M. Murphy is an Associate Professor in the Accounting Department at the University of Iowa, where she has taught Business Law and Accounting Ethics since 2001. She holds a JD in Law from the University of Iowa and an MBA from Marquette University, alongside a BA in English.

• Licensed attorney in Iowa and Illinois since 1988
• Previous roles at John Deere Insurance Company and Sentry Insurance
• Advisor for the Accounting Society and 1st Year Scholarship program (2023–2025)

Her research and teaching focus on Business Law and its intersection with Accounting Ethics, emphasizing legal frameworks in corporate environments. Her current office is located in W259 Pappajohn Business Building (PBB).