Derek Tisler Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

• Researches, develops, and advocates for policy solutions to improve the security, accessibility, and resilience of elections. Subject areas include election technology, cyber and physical security, voting processes, post-election audits, funding, and election administration oversight.• Drafts model legislation, regulations, and administrative guidance on election policy at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as training materials for election workers that distill legal… Show more • Researches, develops, and advocates for policy solutions to improve the security, accessibility, and resilience of elections. Subject areas include election technology, cyber and physical security, voting processes, post-election audits, funding, and election administration oversight.• Drafts model legislation, regulations, and administrative guidance on election policy at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as training materials for election workers that distill legal requirements into clear and concise directions.• Conducts outreach with election administrators and government officials to develop and implement election administration best practices.• Writes op-eds, reports, and analyses on pressing democracy issues. My writing has appeared in Foreign Affairs, FiveThirtyEight, The Hill, and others.• Drafts amicus briefs to support litigation strategy.• Participates in interviews, conferences, and panels as an expert on election policy.• Supervises NYU law students through the Brennan Center Public Policy Advocacy Clinic.• Leads hiring and recruitment for junior-level positions. Show less

Washington, D.C.

Conducted research and legal analysis to advance policy priorities relating to democracy reform, government ethics, and campaign finance.

Chicago, Il

Provided research and advocacy support for the Voting Rights Project and the Housing Opportunity Project.

Chicago, Il

Analyzed and investigated housing discrimination complaints under the Fair Housing Act.

Lansing, Michigan Area

Led policy development and supported state advocacy efforts related to municipal finance, transportation, housing, land use, infrastructure, and local economic development.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Honors

Activities and Societies: Editor-in-Chief, University of Chicago Legal Forum

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Economics, 3.9