Laurence Henry Tribe is an American legal scholar and professor emeritus at Harvard Law School, renowned for his expertise in United States constitutional law. Born on October 10, 1941, in Shanghai, China, to Russian Jewish émigré parents, he moved to the United States as a child and was raised in Boston, Massachusetts. He earned his A.B. from Harvard College in 1962, studied at Oxford University as a Fulbright Scholar, and obtained his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1966. Tribe joined the Harvard Law School faculty in 1968, where he taught for over five decades until his retirement in 2020, becoming the Carl M. Loeb University Professor Emeritus. His seminal work includes the multi-volume treatise 'American Constitutional Law,' which has been influential in legal education and practice.

Throughout his career, Tribe has been a prominent figure in high-profile legal and political matters, arguing or advising on more than three dozen cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. He has served as a legal counselor to Democratic leaders and organizations, including roles in presidential campaigns and impeachment proceedings, and is known for his role in Democratic legal efforts, including against former President Donald Trump, whom he has been a vocal critic of. His involvement in public policy debates extends to environmental law, voting rights, and civil liberties, often aligning with progressive causes.

Tribe's influence extends beyond academia through his writings in major publications, media commentary, and advisory positions. He has received numerous accolades, including election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Despite his partisan-leaning public stances, Tribe is respected for his scholarly rigor and has mentored generations of lawyers and judges.