Whereas Professor Sarah H. Cleveland has a noted record of expertise and leadership in the field of international law; and

Whereas the work of the Court is critically important to the maintenance of international peace and security; and

Whereas the American Branch of the International Law Association is dedicated to the study, clarification, and development of international law and the advancement of peace, equity, and justice worldwide; and

Whereas the Board applauds Professor Cleveland’s commitment to “preserving the integrity and authority of the court and securing the faithful interpretation of international law;” and

Whereas the Board recognizes that Professor Cleveland becomes only the sixth female and second American female elected to serve on the Court;

Now be it therefore resolved that the Board of Directors of the American Branch of the International Law Association congratulates Professor Sarah H. Cleveland on her historic election to serve as a judge of the International Court of Justice and wishes her the best in her new position.

Done this 21st day of November 2023.

Michael P. Scharf, President
Leila Nadya Sadat, Chair
William Aceves
David Attanasio
Amity Boye
Andrea Kay Bjorklund
James H. Boykin
Ronald A. Brand
Christina Cerna
Paul Richard Dubinsky
Valerie Epps
Aaron X. Fellmeth
Martin S. Flaherty

Madaline George
Chiara Giorgetti
Scott Horton
Larry Johnson
M. Imad Khan
Charlotte Ku
Floriane Lavaud
Houston Putnam Lowry
Philip M. Moremen
James A.R. Nafziger
Ved P. Nanda
John E. Noyes
Alison Dundes Renteln

Gabor Rona
Mortimer Sellers
Steven Schnnebaum
Frédéric Gilles Sourgens
Milena Sterio
David P. Stewart
Louise Ellen Teitz
Nancy Thevenin
Jennifer Trahan
Nawi Ukabiala
Peter K. Yu
Diora Ziyaeva