Foreword.

• Date: 22 September 2003

AN AWARD

We were surprised and grateful to learn that The Journal has been named by the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers to be the first recipient of the Eisenberg Prize. The award, created by the Academy in honor of Howard B. Eisenberg, the late dean of the Marquette University School of Law, is given to encourage the publication of high-quality articles in the field of appellate practice and procedure. This recognition by the Academy confirms our long-held hope and belief that we could publish a scholarly journal focusing on appellate practice issues that would appeal to a broad audience of diverse interests, including appellate judges, appellate practitioners, and academic specialists.

We are particularly pleased that we were designated as the recipients of the first Eisenberg prize because Howard not only served as a role model for...