🤙 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

🌺 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

🌺 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

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! 🔗 buff.ly/K81zLg4

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. 🔗 buff.ly/BvAwJUs

"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

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

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

🎬 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

🌺 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

🌏 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/

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

🌏 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. 🔗 buff.ly/XbmyiL5 #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/

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! 🔗 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. 🔗 Click here for more info: buff.ly/So5mQ3v #WSRSL #UHManoa #RichardsonLaw #TransferStudents #VisitingStudents

How do law, lawyers, and the rule of law intersect with Indigenous rights? Join leading scholars for “The Rule of Law, Lawyers, and Indigenous Rights”—part of the national AALS webinar series organized by Prof. Eduardo R.C. Capulong. 📅 Wednesday, Oct 22 🕘 9am HST / 12pm PT

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! 🔗 buff.ly/xL8fH9O

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

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

Stay up to date with the latest stories, events, student achievements and news from the William S. Richardson School of Law. Subscribe to our newsletter today to stay connected with the Richardson ʻohana! 🔗 Click here to subscribe: eepurl.com/iYg0NY

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

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/

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

After 18+ years of service, including 15 as Chief Justice, Mark E. Recktenwald steps down from the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court, leaving a legacy of leadership and innovation. Mahalo nui, Chief Justice Recktenwald, for your unwavering support of Richardson Law. law.hawaii.edu/29306/

#RichardsonLaw is proud to help strengthen UH’s Multilingual Multicultural Professional Practice certificate, alongside the College of Education and the College of Arts, Languages, and Letters, preparing graduate students to serve Hawai‘i’s diverse communities. #HigherEd ➡️ Read more: bit.ly/4pMagfA

On Sept. 8, Richardson Law honored Masaki Igawa (LLM ’05) of Meijo University, celebrating a 30-year exchange program that has brought 20+ Richardson faculty to Japan. 🌏 #RichardsonLaw #GlobalConnections #LegalEducation #UHManoa

Richardson Law welcomes its largest class ever! 155 students from Hawaiʻi & beyond join us as the entering class of 2025. 🌺⚖️ ➡️ Read the full story: law.hawaii.edu/28496/ #RichardsonLaw #UHManoa #LegalEducation #FutureLawyers

🌍⚖️ ICYMI: The UN’s top court has issued a landmark opinion on climate change, affirming countries’ obligations to protect people and the planet. Richardson Law alumni played key roles in this historic step for #ClimateJustice. 🔗 law.hawaii.edu/28426/

Richardson Law is proud to be recognized in The Princeton Review’s “Best Law Schools for 2025,” earning No. 1 for Most Diverse Faculty. We also ranked among the top schools for Best State & Local Clerkships and Most Chosen by Older Students. #LegalEducation #Law Read more: law.hawaii.edu/28395/

ICYMI: Naima Te Maile Fifita ’23 attended #COP26, thanks to a scholarship funded by Ted and Catherine Mieko Pettit, and found clarity in her climate justice journey. She now leads the Institute for Climate & Peace and is pursuing a master’s in international law. Read more: bit.ly/4ktumXN

Meet our newest faculty! Mary Apodaca, Lucy Brown ’18, D Dangaran & Guy Rubinstein bring expertise in #BarSuccess, #EnvironmentalLaw, #ConstitutionalLaw & #CriminalLaw. We’re thrilled to welcome them to Richardson! 🔗 Read more: law.hawaii.edu/27270/

Community. Purpose. Justice. These are the threads that run through every story in this issue of #TheRichardsonReport. Take a moment to see what we’ve been up to! 🌱 🔗https://mailchi.mp/hawaii.edu/the-richardson-report-9166647 #LegalEducation #FacultyScholarship #CommunityImpact #StudentSuccess

#RichardsonLaw 3L Benjamin Leider has been named a 2025 Law Student of the Year by #TheNationalJurist! He developed a tool that automates expungement paperwork—helping clinics serve more people and expand #AccesstoJustice in Hawaiʻi. #LegalTech 🔗 law.hawaii.edu/26879/

👏 Congrats to Dean Camille Nelson, named 2025 Outstanding Woman Lawyer by Hawaiʻi Women Lawyers! Her visionary #leadership continues to elevate Richardson Law and our community, inspiring the next generation of changemakers. #WomenInLaw #HawaiiLaw 🔗 law.hawaii.edu/26846/

Glen S. Fukushima recently visited #RichardsonLaw to share insights on law, diplomacy, and U.S.-Asia relations with the Richardson community. A powerful day of global learning and connection. #GlobalLeadership #LegalEducation #LawAndDiplomacy #UHManoa 🔗 Full story: law.hawaii.edu/26819/

We had an incredible time hosting our #AdmittedStudentWeekend2025! From panels and pūpūs to mock classes and courtyard convos, future #RichardsonLawyers got a real taste of life at Hawaiʻi’s Law School. 🌴 Culture. Community. Purpose. (1/2)

Assistant Professor Derek Kauanoe ʻ08 critiques Hawaiʻi’s Act 236 in Georgetown Law’s Poverty Law & Policy Journal—calling out its role in land dispossession + exclusion of Native Hawaiians from key decisions. He centers Indigenous rights & Kanaka Maoli values. A must-read. ➡️

Legal educators from #Japan, Hawaiʻi, and New Mexico came together at #RichardsonLaw to explore the future of #ClinicalLegalEducation. 🌐⚖️ More on this meaningful exchange: law.hawaii.edu/26591/

The #HawaiiInnocenceProject is featured in trending new podcast “THREE” by Audiochuck—creators of #CrimeJunkie. The series dives into the wrongful convictions of Ian & Shawn Schweitzer in the 1991 Dana Ireland case. 🔗https://law.hawaii.edu/26459/

(1/3) After more than 30 years behind bars for crimes he did not commit, Gordon Cordeiro is finally free—exonerated thanks to the relentless efforts of the Hawaiʻi Innocence Project (HIP). New DNA evidence proved his innocence, and on Feb. 21, his conviction was vacated.

Honored to host the Hawai‘i Supreme Court Oral Arguments at Richardson Law! ⚖️✨ Students engaged with Chief Justice Recktenwald & Justices McKenna ’82, Eddins ’91, Ginoza ’89, & Devens in a post-argument Q&A. Mahalo for inspiring the next generation! #HawaiiLaw #LawSchool #HawaiiSupremeCourt

Richardson Law alumni, faculty, and students are advancing #ClimateJustice on the world stage. From #ITLOS to the #ICJ, they’re advocating for accountability and equity for small island nations. #InternationalLaw #RichardsonLaw Read more: law.hawaii.edu/25838/

Congratulations to Jill Gerrard, Director of Professional Development, on earning Board Certification as a Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)! 🎉 This achievement enhances her expertise in #CareerCoaching and dedication to supporting students. #Wellness #LawStudents #UHawaii

Julian Aguon ’09 argued a historic climate case before the #ICJ. From Richardson Law to global advocacy, Aguon’s work is a testament to using law for justice. Read his interview: law.hawaii.edu/25795/ 📷 Cami Diaz Egurrola / Blue Ocean Law

Huge congratulations to Dean Camille A. Nelson on receiving the 2025 Deborah L. Rhode Award from the American Association of Law Schools! Honored for her leadership, pro bono service, & advocacy for gender equality, she truly inspires us all. #DeborahLRhodeAward #RichardsonLaw law.hawaii.edu/25652/

I’m so fortunate to have the most amazing friends, educators, advocates, writers, and heroes in my life…@julian_aguon has brought so much hope and joy. Can’t wait to witness more of these incredible moments! Congratulations @blueoceanlaw @julian_aguon and @ahofschneider ✨ grist.org/indigenous/j...

Another JILSA Annual Meeting in the books! JILSA is such a beloved intellectual community and it’s been my honor to serve as co-chair with @asaflubin.bsky.social. Thank you to @iumaurerlaw.bsky.social for hosting us. Next year @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social with Cody Corliss as my co-chair!

On Dec. 9, Professor Carole Petersen and her co-author, Kelley Loper, presented a paper entitled "A Bright Spot in the Security Era? LGBTQ+ Rights in Hong Kong" at the 10th Asian Constitutional Law Forum, in Hong Kong. #ConstitutionalLaw #UniversityofHawaii #LegalEducation