Derek T. Muller

Professor Derek T. Muller is a Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame’s Notre Dame Law School. His expertise spans Election Law, Federal Courts, Legal Education, and Civil Procedure. He has authored over two dozen academic works, including influential pieces on election administration, voting rights, and judicial power. Muller’s research often intersects with constitutional law, focusing on federalism, election litigation, and the role of states in federal elections. Notable works include analyses of the Electoral College, the Electoral Count Act, and partisan gerrymandering. He has testified before Congress on election-related issues and contributed to the American Law Institute’s Restatement of Election Litigation. Muller teaches Election Law, Civil Procedure, Evidence, and Federal Courts, and co-authored a widely used Federal Courts casebook. His scholarship frequently appears in top law reviews, addressing contemporary legal challenges such as the ideological leanings of amicus briefs in high-profile Supreme Court cases.

His research interests emphasize practical legal issues, such as reducing election litigation through procedural reforms and examining the interplay between state and federal electoral systems. Muller’s op-eds in major publications like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal highlight his engagement with public discourse on election integrity and constitutional governance. While no specific grants or labs are mentioned, his work reflects collaboration with institutions like the American Law Institute. His contributions to legal education include critiquing bar exam performance trends and advocating for transparent law school disclosures about affordability.