Background
Abbott, Kenneth Wayne was born on July 25, 1944 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of Walter Miles and Ruth Bessie (Lasher) Abbott.
Abbott, Kenneth Wayne was born on July 25, 1944 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of Walter Miles and Ruth Bessie (Lasher) Abbott.
Bachelor of Arts, Cornell Univercity, 1966. Juris Doctor magna cum laude, Harvard University, 1969.
Associate Harris, Beach, Wilcox, Robin & Levey, Rochester, New York, 1970—1977. Volunteer Volunteers in Service to America, 1969—1970. Research fellow Harvard University Law School, 1977—1978.
Associate professor Northwestern University School Law, Chicago, 1978—1982, professor, 1982—1993, Elizabeth Froehling Horner professor of law and commerce, since 1993. Interim director Center for International and Comparative Studies, 1999—2000, director, since 2000. Visiting professor Cornell University, 1983—1984.
Member of American Association for Comparative Study of Law, American Society International Law, American Bar Association.
Married Ann Wadsworth, June 8, 1968.; married Deborah deSchweitz, May 17, 1980. Children: Thomas A., Carolyn R.