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🌺 Join us for the final webinar “‘Pluralizing’ Legal Professional Identity” this Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 10 a.m. HST.
Professor Kerew leads a conversation on public citizenship and the rule of law with scholars from UC Irvine, Fordham, South Carolina, and Pacific.
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Professor Kerew leads a conversation on public citizenship and the rule of law with scholars from UC Irvine, Fordham, South Carolina, and Pacific.
🔗 Register here: buff.ly/BFeU3eJ
December 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
🌺 Join us for the final webinar “‘Pluralizing’ Legal Professional Identity” this Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 10 a.m. HST.
Professor Kerew leads a conversation on public citizenship and the rule of law with scholars from UC Irvine, Fordham, South Carolina, and Pacific.
🔗 Register here: buff.ly/BFeU3eJ
Professor Kerew leads a conversation on public citizenship and the rule of law with scholars from UC Irvine, Fordham, South Carolina, and Pacific.
🔗 Register here: buff.ly/BFeU3eJ
🤙 Mahalo to Chad Au ’19, Director of the HSBA Young Lawyers Division, for speaking with our student organization leaders about community leadership and the value of connecting with YLD. We're grateful for alumni who uplift the next generation of Richardson lawyers!
#WSRSL #RichardsonLaw #YLD
#WSRSL #RichardsonLaw #YLD
November 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
🤙 Mahalo to Chad Au ’19, Director of the HSBA Young Lawyers Division, for speaking with our student organization leaders about community leadership and the value of connecting with YLD. We're grateful for alumni who uplift the next generation of Richardson lawyers!
#WSRSL #RichardsonLaw #YLD
#WSRSL #RichardsonLaw #YLD
🌺 Professor Uʻilani Tanigawa Lum ’19 spoke on the KOʻAKĀ: Protecting Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property panel at Windward CC’s Gallery ʻIolani, joined by Rep. Darius Kila and led by Professor Kapulani Landgraf. The series creates space for cultural dialogue and reflection.
#WSRSL
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November 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
🌺 Professor Uʻilani Tanigawa Lum ’19 spoke on the KOʻAKĀ: Protecting Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property panel at Windward CC’s Gallery ʻIolani, joined by Rep. Darius Kila and led by Professor Kapulani Landgraf. The series creates space for cultural dialogue and reflection.
#WSRSL
📸 R. Heirakuji
#WSRSL
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🌺 Congratulations to Robin Cavaco, Acquisitions Support Specialist at the Richardson Law Library, on being elected as a Director of the Hawaiʻi Library Association, starting in 2026!
#WSRSL #RichardsonLaw #HawaiiLibraryAssociation
#WSRSL #RichardsonLaw #HawaiiLibraryAssociation
November 19, 2025 at 1:45 AM
🌺 Congratulations to Robin Cavaco, Acquisitions Support Specialist at the Richardson Law Library, on being elected as a Director of the Hawaiʻi Library Association, starting in 2026!
#WSRSL #RichardsonLaw #HawaiiLibraryAssociation
#WSRSL #RichardsonLaw #HawaiiLibraryAssociation
Richardson Law’s Ka Huli Ao Center celebrates 20 years of advancing Native Hawaiian legal education and advocacy. Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina presented an honorary certificate recognizing its enduring impact on Hawaiʻi’s communities.
Mahalo to all who shaped this milestone!
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Mahalo to all who shaped this milestone!
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November 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Richardson Law’s Ka Huli Ao Center celebrates 20 years of advancing Native Hawaiian legal education and advocacy. Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina presented an honorary certificate recognizing its enduring impact on Hawaiʻi’s communities.
Mahalo to all who shaped this milestone!
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Mahalo to all who shaped this milestone!
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Congratulations to Professor Miyoko T. Pettit-Toledo ’15 on being selected as a 2025–2026 Innovation & Impact Showcase awardee by UH Mānoa! She was recognized for her Procedure in Practice approach, which strengthens students’ skills and understanding of access to justice.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Congratulations to Professor Miyoko T. Pettit-Toledo ’15 on being selected as a 2025–2026 Innovation & Impact Showcase awardee by UH Mānoa! She was recognized for her Procedure in Practice approach, which strengthens students’ skills and understanding of access to justice.
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"Detention and Democracy" will explore the legacy of Japanese American incarceration during WWII with Satsuki Ina, joined by Mari Matsuda, Stephanie Haro Sevilla, and Susan Serrano.
Hosted by the William S. Richardson School of Law and partners.
👉 Register to join: buff.ly/3ruUst1
#RichardsonLaw
Hosted by the William S. Richardson School of Law and partners.
👉 Register to join: buff.ly/3ruUst1
#RichardsonLaw
November 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
"Detention and Democracy" will explore the legacy of Japanese American incarceration during WWII with Satsuki Ina, joined by Mari Matsuda, Stephanie Haro Sevilla, and Susan Serrano.
Hosted by the William S. Richardson School of Law and partners.
👉 Register to join: buff.ly/3ruUst1
#RichardsonLaw
Hosted by the William S. Richardson School of Law and partners.
👉 Register to join: buff.ly/3ruUst1
#RichardsonLaw
Our Career Services team + APIL welcomed 25+ #PublicInterest & #PublicSector orgs to Richardson! 💼
Students met attorneys & advocates shaping justice in Hawaiʻi and beyond — exploring internships, externships & careers that serve the public good. 🌍
Mahalo to all who joined!
#RichardsonLaw #Hawaii
Students met attorneys & advocates shaping justice in Hawaiʻi and beyond — exploring internships, externships & careers that serve the public good. 🌍
Mahalo to all who joined!
#RichardsonLaw #Hawaii
November 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Our Career Services team + APIL welcomed 25+ #PublicInterest & #PublicSector orgs to Richardson! 💼
Students met attorneys & advocates shaping justice in Hawaiʻi and beyond — exploring internships, externships & careers that serve the public good. 🌍
Mahalo to all who joined!
#RichardsonLaw #Hawaii
Students met attorneys & advocates shaping justice in Hawaiʻi and beyond — exploring internships, externships & careers that serve the public good. 🌍
Mahalo to all who joined!
#RichardsonLaw #Hawaii
Richardson Law joined the American Judicature Society and Co-Event Chair Doug Chin ’90 in recognizing retired Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald for his years of service and lasting contributions to Hawaiʻi's administration of justice.
#WSRSL #RichardsonLaw
#WSRSL #RichardsonLaw
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Richardson Law joined the American Judicature Society and Co-Event Chair Doug Chin ’90 in recognizing retired Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald for his years of service and lasting contributions to Hawaiʻi's administration of justice.
#WSRSL #RichardsonLaw
#WSRSL #RichardsonLaw
🎬 Lance D. Collins, Richardson Law '04, spoke during the filmmaker Q&A following the world premiere of his Ilokano-language BL series, All the Things I Leave You (Patawid), at NewFest: New York's LGBTQ+ Film Festival.
🌺 We're so proud of our Richardson ʻOhana!
#RichardsonLaw #WSRSL #NewFest
🌺 We're so proud of our Richardson ʻOhana!
#RichardsonLaw #WSRSL #NewFest
November 7, 2025 at 6:26 PM
🎬 Lance D. Collins, Richardson Law '04, spoke during the filmmaker Q&A following the world premiere of his Ilokano-language BL series, All the Things I Leave You (Patawid), at NewFest: New York's LGBTQ+ Film Festival.
🌺 We're so proud of our Richardson ʻOhana!
#RichardsonLaw #WSRSL #NewFest
🌺 We're so proud of our Richardson ʻOhana!
#RichardsonLaw #WSRSL #NewFest
🌺 Introducing Paʻakea, the official publication of the William S. Richardson School of Law. Formerly known as E-News, this magazine is named after our land. Paʻakea celebrates resilience, scholarship, and community.
📖 Read the first issue: issuu.com/uhmlaw/docs/...
#HawaiiLaw #RichardsonLaw
📖 Read the first issue: issuu.com/uhmlaw/docs/...
#HawaiiLaw #RichardsonLaw
November 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
🌺 Introducing Paʻakea, the official publication of the William S. Richardson School of Law. Formerly known as E-News, this magazine is named after our land. Paʻakea celebrates resilience, scholarship, and community.
📖 Read the first issue: issuu.com/uhmlaw/docs/...
#HawaiiLaw #RichardsonLaw
📖 Read the first issue: issuu.com/uhmlaw/docs/...
#HawaiiLaw #RichardsonLaw
🌏 Professor David M. Forman served as Election Officer at the 2025 Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi. Forman's role was praised by #IUCN President Razan Al Mubarak, calling it "one of the most important" for ensuring transparent governance and global collaboration.
law.hawaii.edu/29783/
law.hawaii.edu/29783/
November 4, 2025 at 5:44 PM
🌏 Professor David M. Forman served as Election Officer at the 2025 Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi. Forman's role was praised by #IUCN President Razan Al Mubarak, calling it "one of the most important" for ensuring transparent governance and global collaboration.
law.hawaii.edu/29783/
law.hawaii.edu/29783/
The 2nd Annual Judges & Students Networking Event brought together 21 judges from Oʻahu, Maui, and Hawaiʻi Island, 2 clerks, and 71 students for an inspiring evening of mentorship and community.
Mahalo to all who made it a success! ⚖️ #WSRSL #HawaiiLaw #UHManoa
Mahalo to all who made it a success! ⚖️ #WSRSL #HawaiiLaw #UHManoa
November 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
The 2nd Annual Judges & Students Networking Event brought together 21 judges from Oʻahu, Maui, and Hawaiʻi Island, 2 clerks, and 71 students for an inspiring evening of mentorship and community.
Mahalo to all who made it a success! ⚖️ #WSRSL #HawaiiLaw #UHManoa
Mahalo to all who made it a success! ⚖️ #WSRSL #HawaiiLaw #UHManoa
🌏 Congratulations to Philomena Blees '80 and Peace Through Commerce, Inc. on their 2025 Nobel Peace Prize nomination! Their work on the Matrix of Peace framework continues to inspire global peace. Blees also had recently taught a Richardson summer course.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:30 AM
🌏 Congratulations to Philomena Blees '80 and Peace Through Commerce, Inc. on their 2025 Nobel Peace Prize nomination! Their work on the Matrix of Peace framework continues to inspire global peace. Blees also had recently taught a Richardson summer course.
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#WSRSL #RichardsonLaw
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#WSRSL #RichardsonLaw
Congratulations to Dean Camille A. Nelson, named the 2025 recipient of the NAACP California-Hawaiʻi State Conference’s Dr. Alice A. Huffman “Hats Off” Award of Excellence! Her leadership continues to inspire #justice, #equity, and community. #NAACP
🔗 Full announcement: law.hawaii.edu/29658/
🔗 Full announcement: law.hawaii.edu/29658/
October 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Congratulations to Dean Camille A. Nelson, named the 2025 recipient of the NAACP California-Hawaiʻi State Conference’s Dr. Alice A. Huffman “Hats Off” Award of Excellence! Her leadership continues to inspire #justice, #equity, and community. #NAACP
🔗 Full announcement: law.hawaii.edu/29658/
🔗 Full announcement: law.hawaii.edu/29658/
Joshua Faumuina '26 and Lecturer in Law Dr. Brandon Marc Higa (J.D. '19, S.J.D. '24) spoke on constitutional law and marriage equality at their second Japan lecture tour.
🤙 Mahalo to our partners in Japan for their continued collaboration!
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#WSRSL #RichardsonLaw #GlobalLaw
🤙 Mahalo to our partners in Japan for their continued collaboration!
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#WSRSL #RichardsonLaw #GlobalLaw
October 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Joshua Faumuina '26 and Lecturer in Law Dr. Brandon Marc Higa (J.D. '19, S.J.D. '24) spoke on constitutional law and marriage equality at their second Japan lecture tour.
🤙 Mahalo to our partners in Japan for their continued collaboration!
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#WSRSL #RichardsonLaw #GlobalLaw
🤙 Mahalo to our partners in Japan for their continued collaboration!
🔗 buff.ly/Tk5NPc1
#WSRSL #RichardsonLaw #GlobalLaw
👉 Thinking of transferring or visiting Hawaiʻi's Law School? Our Spring 2026 Transfer and Visiting Application is OPEN! Join a law school rooted in justice, community, and aloha.
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#WSRSL #UHManoa #RichardsonLaw #TransferStudents #VisitingStudents
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October 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
👉 Thinking of transferring or visiting Hawaiʻi's Law School? Our Spring 2026 Transfer and Visiting Application is OPEN! Join a law school rooted in justice, community, and aloha.
🔗 Click here for more info: buff.ly/So5mQ3v
#WSRSL #UHManoa #RichardsonLaw #TransferStudents #VisitingStudents
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#WSRSL #UHManoa #RichardsonLaw #TransferStudents #VisitingStudents
Professor Trisha Nakamura & nearly 20 students volunteered at the Sept. 2025 Kalihi-Kapālama Expungement & Bench Warrant Recall Clinic, helping 212 community members in applying for expungement & warrant recall.
Mahalo to our students & partners for their service!
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Mahalo to our students & partners for their service!
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October 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Professor Trisha Nakamura & nearly 20 students volunteered at the Sept. 2025 Kalihi-Kapālama Expungement & Bench Warrant Recall Clinic, helping 212 community members in applying for expungement & warrant recall.
Mahalo to our students & partners for their service!
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Mahalo to our students & partners for their service!
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Richardson Law’s Federal Bar Association Student Chapter, with Career Services, hosted a Speed Networking Event connecting 42 law students with 6 accomplished attorneys from across the federal legal system.
Mahalo to all who joined us for an inspiring, informative evening!
#RichardsonLaw #UHManoa
Mahalo to all who joined us for an inspiring, informative evening!
#RichardsonLaw #UHManoa
October 16, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Richardson Law’s Federal Bar Association Student Chapter, with Career Services, hosted a Speed Networking Event connecting 42 law students with 6 accomplished attorneys from across the federal legal system.
Mahalo to all who joined us for an inspiring, informative evening!
#RichardsonLaw #UHManoa
Mahalo to all who joined us for an inspiring, informative evening!
#RichardsonLaw #UHManoa
We were honored to welcome the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals back to Richardson Law for its annual oral arguments. Students observed real cases, met the judges, and shared lunch with law clerks. Mahalo to the Court for this incredible learning opportunity. ⚖️ #9thCircuit #WSRSL
October 15, 2025 at 1:15 AM
We were honored to welcome the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals back to Richardson Law for its annual oral arguments. Students observed real cases, met the judges, and shared lunch with law clerks. Mahalo to the Court for this incredible learning opportunity. ⚖️ #9thCircuit #WSRSL
ICYMI: Richardson Law alumni Ryan Kanakaʻole ’17 and Rebecca Soon ’16 were selected for Cohort X of the Omidyar Fellows Program, empowering leaders to drive positive change across Hawaiʻi. 🌺
#RichardsonLaw #UHManoa #Leadership #Hawaii
#RichardsonLaw #UHManoa #Leadership #Hawaii
October 13, 2025 at 11:14 PM
ICYMI: Richardson Law alumni Ryan Kanakaʻole ’17 and Rebecca Soon ’16 were selected for Cohort X of the Omidyar Fellows Program, empowering leaders to drive positive change across Hawaiʻi. 🌺
#RichardsonLaw #UHManoa #Leadership #Hawaii
#RichardsonLaw #UHManoa #Leadership #Hawaii
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October 11, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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Kicking off our #FacultyFeatureSeries with Professor Alina Boyte! From Kuala Lumpur to Cambridge and Stanford, she now teaches at UHʻs Richardson School of Law, inspiring students to preserve Hawaiʻi's history and reimagine land rights.
law.hawaii.edu/29453/
#WSRSL #UHManoa #RichardsonLaw
law.hawaii.edu/29453/
#WSRSL #UHManoa #RichardsonLaw
October 10, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Kicking off our #FacultyFeatureSeries with Professor Alina Boyte! From Kuala Lumpur to Cambridge and Stanford, she now teaches at UHʻs Richardson School of Law, inspiring students to preserve Hawaiʻi's history and reimagine land rights.
law.hawaii.edu/29453/
#WSRSL #UHManoa #RichardsonLaw
law.hawaii.edu/29453/
#WSRSL #UHManoa #RichardsonLaw
Justice Sabrina S. McKenna ‘82 makes history as the first Richardson Law graduate to serve as Acting Chief Justice of the Hawai'i Supreme Court. A proud milestone for the Hawai'i Judiciary and the Richardson Law Community!
law.hawaii.edu/29328/
law.hawaii.edu/29328/
October 3, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Justice Sabrina S. McKenna ‘82 makes history as the first Richardson Law graduate to serve as Acting Chief Justice of the Hawai'i Supreme Court. A proud milestone for the Hawai'i Judiciary and the Richardson Law Community!
law.hawaii.edu/29328/
law.hawaii.edu/29328/
Richardson alumnus Julian Aguon ’09 wins the Right Livelihood Award, Sweden’s “Alternative Nobel Prize,” for his groundbreaking climate justice work at the International Court of Justice.
Full announcement: law.hawaii.edu/29324/
#ClimateJustice #RightLivelihoodAward #RichardsonLaw
Full announcement: law.hawaii.edu/29324/
#ClimateJustice #RightLivelihoodAward #RichardsonLaw
October 2, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Richardson alumnus Julian Aguon ’09 wins the Right Livelihood Award, Sweden’s “Alternative Nobel Prize,” for his groundbreaking climate justice work at the International Court of Justice.
Full announcement: law.hawaii.edu/29324/
#ClimateJustice #RightLivelihoodAward #RichardsonLaw
Full announcement: law.hawaii.edu/29324/
#ClimateJustice #RightLivelihoodAward #RichardsonLaw