Editors' Acknowledgments

Editors’ Acknowledgments

John B. Brew, Brandi B. Frederick, and Christopher H. Skinner, the editors

of this book, would like to thank the authors and editors of the first edition

of this book. We extend a special thanks to Michael Sherman, the lead edi-

tor and author for the first edition, whose vision, tireless efforts, and skill

made this book possible. As Michael was fond of saying, “the first draft is

always the hardest.” The hard work of the previous editors and authors

made our job much easier.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to Richard G. “Rick”

Paszkiet, Deputy Director, ABA Book Publishing, American Bar Associa-

tion, Kimberly Rosenfield, Executive Editor, ABA Book Publishing, Ameri-

can Bar Association, and everyone at the ABA who assisted them. Rick was

instrumental in the publishing of the first edition of this book, and moving

forward the publication of this much-needed second edition. Kimberly

capably took over the reins from Rick, and she and her ABA colleagues

provided invaluable support and effort to complete this project.

Finally, we would like to extend thanks to the authors and contribu-

tors. This book would not be possible but for their substantive expertise

and insight, and for that we are truly appreciative.

Mr. Brew’s Acknowledgements

To my mom, Ann Dale Brew—your faith, love, and understanding endures.

I would also like to thank my family, Tracy, Grace Ann, Deacon, and

Baxter, for their understanding when I am not around and ability to deal

with me when I am. My family’s passion for matters both big and small has

provided me with some challenges, but greater rewards, for which I am

very fortunate and grateful. Their creativity also requires that I keep

improving my oral advocacy skills, even when I am not at work. I also

would like to thank my firm Crowell & Moring, and its professional staff.

Crowell was beyond supportive, not questioning the time needed to com-

plete this project, and providing the encouragement to do it well. Thanks

to Sharon Johnson-Harrell, who provided outstanding administrative sup-

port with complete professionalism. And thanks to the Crowell trade ana-

lysts, Norlene Karim, Pierce Lee, Edward Goetz, and Nicholas DeLong, for

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