Molly Shaffer Van Houweling (born March 1, 1973) is an American cyclist, academic and legal scholar.

[2] Van Houweling also serves as an Associate Reporter for the American Law Institute Restatement of Copyright.

She was previously on the faculty of the University of Michigan Law School before moving to UC Berkeley.

[4] In addition to her work as a legal academic and copyright activist, Shaffer Van Houweling is also a competitive bicycle racer.

[5] Van Houweling is also a six-time UCI Amateur Road World Champion, most recently winning the time trial titles at the 2018 UCI World Cycling Tour Final in Varese, Italy.