Brian H. Polovoy

Brian Polovoy served as Interim President of International House from October 2020 through April 2021. On the I-House Board, he has served on the Programs & Resident Life Committee and Personnel Practices Committee. Prior to his appointment as Interim President, he was a partner in the international law firm of Shearman & Sterling LLP, where he practiced for 28 years. His practice involved a variety of complex commercial litigation for US and foreign clients, with particular emphasis on securities class actions and matters involving financial institutions, fraud allegations, and cross-border issues. Mr. Polovoy has been recognized in leading client publications, including The Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation, and Law360. He was a member of his law firm’s Conflicts & Ethics Committee and served on the firm’s Practice Management Committee. Mr. Polovoy also served on the Board of Directors of The Legal Aid Society and had an active pro bono practice. Mr. Polovoy earned his JD at Georgetown University Law Center and his AB at Duke University.