Stuart Delery

Stuart Delery is a Visiting Lecturer in Law at Yale Law School (fall term). His career includes roles as White House Counsel (2022-23), Deputy Counsel to the President (2021-22), and Acting Associate Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice. He previously served as Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division, overseeing major federal litigation.

Education:

• J.D., Yale University, 1993
• B.A., University of Virginia, 1990

His legal expertise spans constitutional structure, presidential authority, national security, and regulatory litigation. Notable cases include arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act, Affordable Care Act interpretations, and NSA data collection legality. He has also practiced at international law firms, focusing on federal government litigation and pro bono work in LGBTQ rights and immigration.

Delery’s professional narrative includes extensive government service, private sector litigation, and advocacy for civil rights issues. No specific labs or formal research teams are highlighted in his profile.