Richard M. Re

Richard M. Re is a Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. He specializes in constitutional law, federal courts, and criminal procedure, with a focus on courts, jurisdiction, and procedure within legal frameworks.

• Education: A.B. in Social Studies from Harvard University, M.Phil. in Political Thought and Intellectual History from the University of Cambridge, and J.D. from Yale Law School.
• Professional Affiliations: Clerked for Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh (D.C. Circuit) and Justice Anthony M. Kennedy (U.S. Supreme Court); worked as an Honors Program attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice and practiced law at a Washington, D.C. firm.
• Courses Taught: Federal Courts and the Federal System (Spring 2026), Judicial Opinions (Fall 2025), and Jurisprudence of Sports and Games (Fall 2025).

Research Interests span constitutional law, federal courts, criminal procedure, and legal interpretation mechanisms. His work has been featured in prominent outlets such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Professor of the Year, UCLA, 2017
  • Charles Fried Award, Harvard Law School

Contact: rre@law.harvard.edu | Office: Areeda 432 | Phone: 617-998-1537