The dean of the University of Washington Law School, the subject of a state ethics complaint and in the midst of a performance review, will resign from his post in June.

W.H. "Joe" Knight Jr., who has served as dean since 2001, told President Mark Emmert of his intentions Thursday, according to a university statement.
 
W.H. "Joe" Knight Jr. will remain a tenured faculty member. He will remain a tenured faculty member.