Scott Howie Invited to Become a Fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers

Partner Scott Howie has been invited to become a Fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers after being elected at the Academy’s recent meeting.

The American Academy of Appellate Lawyers was founded in 1990 to recognize outstanding appellate lawyers and promote the improvement of appellate advocacy and the administration of the appellate courts. Academy membership is open only to those persons who possess a reputation of recognized distinction as appellate lawyers. To be eligible for membership, a nominee’s practice must have focused substantially on appeals during the last 15 years. Academy membership is limited to 500 members in the United States.

Membership in the Academy is by invitation only. Candidates for membership must be nominated by a present Academy member, reviewed and approved by a Membership Evaluation Committee, and elected at a regular Academy meeting.