David L. Cleary of the Rutland law firm, Cleary Shahi & Aicher, P.C., was elected President of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL) at its recent annual meeting in Hawaii, having served as Dean from 2011-2012.
The IATL is a group of elite trial lawyers representing both sides of the bar, with very limited membership (500 in the United States). Fellowship is by invitation only, and lawyers are invited to become Fellows only after an extremely careful vetting process. The International Academy of Trial Lawyers promotes reforms in the law and the rule of law internationally, and works to elevate the standards of integrity, honor, and courtesy in the legal profession. The IATL Mid-Year meeting will take place in July at the Equinox Resort in Manchester, Vermont.
In addition to his trial practice, Attorney Cleary is very active as a mediator/arbitrator/neutral in Vermont and adjoining jurisdictions. He was recently inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals.