On April 24, the Chapman Law community celebrated a generous gift made by alumna Dr. Zeinab Dabbah and her husband, Dr. Daniel Temianka. Because of their donation, Lecture Hall 142 has been renamed and dedicated in honor of current Chapman Law Professor Frank J. Doti.

“It was the quality of education that Zeinab received in Professor Doti’s classes that inspired her to make this gift,” said Assistant Dean of Development Cary Bowdich. “This donation makes a tremendous statement about how the generosity of one alumni can be turned into a meaningful recognition of the excellent experience she had at Chapman Law.”

The new Professor Frank J. Doti Lecture Hall represents both the involvement of our alumni as well as the long-lasting impact of our faculty members. On behalf of the entire law school community, we thank Dr. Zeinab Dabbah for her continued support of Chapman Law and we are proud that Professor Doti’s hard work will be recognized.

Unveiling the Frank J. Doti photograph and dedication plaque


Unveiling the Frank J. Doti photograph and dedication plaque



The Doti Family


The Doti Family


About Professor Frank J. Doti:

Professor Doti is a CPA as well as a tax attorney, and distinguished scholar and teacher. His “Contracts Law Flowcharts and Cases” is widely used by contracts professors and students across the nation. He also holds the William P. Foley, II Chair in Corporate Law & Taxation. Professor Doti was selected by students to receive the Katherine Darmer Memorial Award for Best Teacher of the Year in 2012.