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Alumni

William S. Richardson School of Law Receives Generous Gift to Support Mediation Training

05/06/2025

The William S. Richardson School of Law is proud to announce a generous gift from alumni Mahi Hiatt (Class of 1993) and Jerry Hiatt (Class of 1977) to support mediation education and training for law students. Mahi and Jerry made this gift in appreciation for the education they received at … [Read more...] about William S. Richardson School of Law Receives Generous Gift to Support Mediation Training

Filed Under: Alumni, Featured, Press Release

Danicole Ramos ’23 Honored with Clare Hanusz Award for Immigrant Justice Leadership

04/22/2025

Danicole Ramos, a 2023 graduate of the William S. Richardson School of Law, has been named the inaugural recipient of The Legal Clinic’s Clare Hanusz Award for Emerging Leaders in Immigrant Justice. Presented on April 10, 2025, the award honors Ramos for his steadfast commitment to Hawaiʻi’s … [Read more...] about Danicole Ramos ’23 Honored with Clare Hanusz Award for Immigrant Justice Leadership

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Two Richardson Attorneys Appointed to the City & County of Honolulu’s Charter Commission

04/05/2025

On March 24, 2025, two Richardson attorneys were sworn in as members of the City & County of Honolulu's Charter Commission. Sommerset Yamamoto ('14) and Brandon Marc Higa (J.D. '19, S.J.D. '24) were appointed by City Council Chair Tommy Waters and Mayor Rick Blangiardi, respectively, to serve on … [Read more...] about Two Richardson Attorneys Appointed to the City & County of Honolulu’s Charter Commission

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Collaboration Explores Clinical Legal Education in Hawaiʻi, New Mexico, and Japan

03/21/2025

On March 4, Dr. Atsushi Shiraki (S.J.D. ’24), Associate Professor of Law at the University of the Ryukyus, convened a distinguished panel for a Clinical Legal Education session exploring emerging practices in Hawaiʻi, New Mexico, and Japan. The event featured esteemed legal scholars Professor … [Read more...] about Collaboration Explores Clinical Legal Education in Hawaiʻi, New Mexico, and Japan

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The Global Impact of Richardson Law: Alumni and Faculty Drive Climate Justice at ITLOS and ICJ

01/23/2025

The William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has cemented its reputation as a leader in international environmental law and climate justice. This year, Richardson alumni, faculty, and students played pivotal roles in two historic cases: the International Tribunal for … [Read more...] about The Global Impact of Richardson Law: Alumni and Faculty Drive Climate Justice at ITLOS and ICJ

Filed Under: Alumni, Environmental Law, Faculty & Staff, Featured, International and Comparative Law

An Interview with Human Rights Lawyer Julian Aguon ’09

01/17/2025

On December 2, 2024, Julian Aguon, a 2009 graduate of the William S. Richardson School of Law, argued before the International Court of Justice in a historic case on the obligations of states with respect to climate change. For the past five years, Aguon and Blue Ocean Law, the Guam-based human … [Read more...] about An Interview with Human Rights Lawyer Julian Aguon ’09

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