With the very sad loss of Pat Collins this past March, the IBA felt the acute loss of an excellent General Counsel and good friend. During the final months of Pat’s illness, Ken Howell, a partner with Hawley Troxell Ennis and Hawley LLP since 1991, stepped in to work with the IBA during the 2009 legislative session. That was fortunate as the 2009 session proved to be challenging, and Ken served as de facto General Counsel during that session. Ken had worked with Pat on banking issues for over 20 years and currently serves as the Chair of the firm’s Banking Practice Group.

     Ken was a natural fit for the IBA with his extensive knowledge of banking law and impressive experience with over 25 years at Hawley Troxell. Ken is a 4th generation Idaho native, born in Wilder, and has contributed in a wide range of community activities over many years. When he is not practicing law, his personal interests include woodworking (he is currently finishing a piece for the new Statehouse using wood salvaged from trees removed during the construction of the new Statehouse wings), scuba diving, electronics, and is an avid reader.

Courtesy of:   Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley