Dieter Grimm is a distinguished German legal scholar and jurist known for his expertise in constitutional law. Born on December 17, 1937, in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Germany, Grimm has made significant contributions to the field of law through his academic work and judicial career. He served as a justice of the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany from 1987 to 1999, where he played a key role in shaping constitutional jurisprudence in the country. Grimm has also held teaching positions at leading universities, including the University of Heidelberg and Yale Law School. He is widely respected for his insightful analysis and thoughtful commentary on legal and constitutional issues, both in Germany and internationally.