HONOLULU, Hawaiʻi (Nov. 14, 2025) — The William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Ka Huli Ao Center for Excellence in Native Hawaiian Law marks its 20th anniversary this year, celebrating two decades of education, scholarship, and community advocacy on issues … [Read more...] about Honolulu City Council Honors Ka Huli Ao for 20 Years of Leadership in Native Hawaiian Law
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Honoring the Service and Partnership of Chief Justice Recktenwald
Today marks the conclusion of Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald’s distinguished service on the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court. After more than 18 years with the Judiciary, including 15 years as Chief Justice, Recktenwald is stepping down in accordance with the State of Hawaiʻi’s constitutional retirement … [Read more...] about Honoring the Service and Partnership of Chief Justice Recktenwald
UH law alumnus leads fight for deported U.S. veteran
A high-profile immigration case involving a deported U.S. Army veteran has drawn national attention, with UH law school alumnus Danicole Ramos and the Refugee & Immigration Law Clinic at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa leading the fight. Ramos, a 2023 graduate of the William S. Richardson … [Read more...] about UH law alumnus leads fight for deported U.S. veteran
Richardson Law’s Global Reach with Japan Pride Month Research Presentations
Joshua D. Faumuina (ʻ26) and Dr. Brandon Marc Higa (J.D. ʻ19, S.J.D. ʻ24) recently completed a research tour in Japan as featured speakers for a series of Pride Month events, advancing the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law’s longstanding commitment to international … [Read more...] about Richardson Law’s Global Reach with Japan Pride Month Research Presentations
Dean Camille Nelson Named 2025 Outstanding Woman Lawyer by Hawaiʻi Women Lawyers
The William S. Richardson School of Law is proud to share that Dean Camille A. Nelson has been named the 2025 Outstanding Woman Lawyer by Hawaiʻi Women Lawyers (HWL). This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to improving the lives and careers … [Read more...] about Dean Camille Nelson Named 2025 Outstanding Woman Lawyer by Hawaiʻi Women Lawyers
Glen S. Fukushima Visits Richardson Law for Student Talk and Reception
On Monday, March 24, the William S. Richardson School of Law had the honor of hosting Glen S. Fukushima for a day of student engagement, cross-cultural dialogue, and connection with faculty, alumni, and Hawai‘i’s legal and diplomatic communities. Mr. Fukushima currently serves as Vice Chair of … [Read more...] about Glen S. Fukushima Visits Richardson Law for Student Talk and Reception