Dean of Washburn University School of Law accepts position in Kentucky
Dennis R. Honabach, dean of the Washburn University School of Law since 2001, has accepted the position of dean of Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, Ky.
At Washburn, Honabach was instrumental in the development of the Business and Transactional Law Center, Center for Excellence in Advocacy and Children and Family Law Center. Under his leadership, the school experienced enrollment increases and improved credentials of entering students. He led the School of Law's centennial celebration and a $5.25 million fundraising campaign.
"Dean Honabach has been a great asset to Washburn," said Jerry B. Farley, Washburn University president. "His vision in creating the Centers was impressive and he continued a strong tradition of enhancing relationships with constituents. I wish him well in his new position."
Ron Wasserstein, vice president of academic affairs also complimented Honabach's achievements. "Dennis demonstrated extraordinary commitment not only to the success of the School of Law, but to the success of the entire University. As a result, Washburn University will continue to benefit from his leadership for years to come."
Honabach's activities with the American Bar Association include serving as co-chairman of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar Clinical and Skills Education Committee. He is also a member of the ABA's Law School Admissions Council Services and Program Committee and the Business Law Education Committee. He serves on the Kansas Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Planning Committee and the Sam A. Crow Inn of Court.
Honabach has published law review articles on topics ranging from managerial liability and Enron to toxic torts and nuisance law. He is co-author of the 2001 edition of "D&O Liability Handbook" and the 1994 to 2001 editions of "Proxy Rules Handbook," all published by West Group. Honabach received an A.B. from Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pa., and a J.D. from Yale University, New Haven, Conn.
A screening committee will be formed and nationwide search for a replacement will begin immediately.
(Posted: May 30, 2006)
