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Professor Harold Hongju Koh is the Sterling Professor of International Law at Yale Law School. He served as the Dean of Yale Law School from 2004 to 2009 and as the Legal Adviser to the U.S. Department of State from 2009 to 2013. He holds multiple honorary degrees and has been a visiting scholar at institutions like Oxford University and Cambridge University. His research focuses on international law, human rights, national security, and the intersection of law and U.S. foreign policy.
- Affiliations: Yale University, Cambridge University (as Goodhart Professor), and numerous legal organizations.
- Education: Harvard College (A.B., 1975), Oxford University (B.A., 1977), Harvard Law School (J.D., 1980).
His work includes leading international litigation efforts, such as arguments at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in cases like Ukraine v. Russia, and advising on global human rights initiatives. He has received over 17 honorary degrees and numerous awards for his contributions to public service and legal scholarship.
Awards: Secretary of State’s Distinguished Service Award, Villanova Medal, Louis B. Sohn Award, and others listed above.
Grants & Advising: Extensive grants and advisory roles in international law, human rights, and national security policy. His work includes leading the Office of Legal Counsel at the U.S. Department of Justice and serving as Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (1998–2001).
Labs/Teams: Directed the Orville H. Schell Jr. Center for International Human Rights at Yale Law School (1998–2004).
