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Banks Miller is a Professor of Political Science, Public Policy, and Political Economy at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), serving as Associate Dean of Outreach & Recruitment within the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS). He holds a J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law (2004), a Ph.D. in Political Science from Ohio State University (2009), and a B.A. from Hendrix College (2001).
Miller’s research focuses on judicial behavior, immigration policy, intellectual property law, and American politics. His work examines factors influencing asylum grant rates, the role of attorney capability in legal outcomes, and dynamics within specialized courts. Notable contributions include analyses of U.S. attorney firings, state solicitors general, and patent litigation strategies.
His scholarly awards include the Regents Outstanding Teaching Award (2012) and multiple travel grants. Miller has led projects on judicial expertise, state litigation success, and bureaucratic oversight mechanisms. His research frequently intersects law, policy, and political institutions, with findings published in journals like Law and Society Review and Political Research Quarterly.
Miller advises on EPPS’ academic programs and collaborates with institutions like the Ohio State University’s Center for Interdisciplinary Law and Policy Studies. His recent work highlights systemic challenges in immigration adjudication and the strategic dimensions of legal representation quality.
