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Ryan W. Scott is Professor of Law and Louis F. Niezer Faculty Fellow at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, where he has served on the faculty since 2009 and as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs from 2019-2023. His professional roles include teaching foundational courses in Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Federal Jurisdiction.
His educational background includes:
- B.A. from Macalester College (1998)
- J.D. from University of Minnesota Law School (2005)
Professor Scott's research examines structural and procedural interactions between the judicial branch and other branches of government, particularly in the criminal context. His scholarly focus spans criminal law and procedure, federal courts and jurisdiction, separation of powers, criminal sentencing systems, and judicial appointment processes. His work often analyzes how legislatures and executive agencies attempt to constrain judicial discretion in sentencing and other areas.
His publication record shows consistent scholarly output over two decades, with a notable emphasis on the impact of the Booker decision on federal sentencing, judicial behavior, and sentencing disparities. His research evolved from examining specific aspects of sentencing to broader constitutional questions about judicial structure, appointments, and tenure.
His scholarly recognition includes:
- Louis F. Niezer Faculty Fellowship
Before joining the Maurer School of Law faculty, Professor Scott clerked for Judge Michael W. McConnell of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, served as a Bristow Fellow in the Office of the Solicitor General, and worked as an associate in the Supreme Court and appellate practice at O'Melveny & Myers LLP in Washington, D.C. His professional trajectory demonstrates a consistent focus on appellate practice, constitutional law, and the intersection of criminal justice and federal courts.
