The Spring 2004 edition of the American Bankruptcy Institute
Law Review is truly unique; it is dedicated to the 25th
Anniversary of the Bankruptcy Code. This issue is composed entirely
of articles and commentaries presented during the anniversary
celebration that took place the weekend of October 10-11 on the
campus of Georgetown University School of Law in Washington,
D.C.
The purpose of this issue is to capture the essence of that
weekend’s dialogue. In addition, this edition of the Law
Review includes the transcripts from the debate and roundtable
discussion that ended the weekend celebration. The collection
of works in this issue reflects on the benefits, shortcomings,
failures, and effects of the Code over the past 25 years.
The 25th Anniversary Symposium contained scholarly presentations
by top bankruptcy professionals from across the country. There were
four main articles presented on Friday, October 10th. Each main
article was followed up by two commentary responses. In total,
there were twelve wonderfully insightful pieces presented
throughout the weekend. The Anniversary celebration concluded on
Saturday, October 11th, with a presentation of a debate and a
roundtable discussion on the past, present, and future of the
bankruptcy system in the United States.