Alumni from the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa played a key role in securing an historic settlement in the Navahine v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation case, announced by Governor Josh Green on June 20, 2024. This groundbreaking resolution, led by youth … [Read more...] about Richardson alumni play key role in reaching a historic settlement for youth-led constitutional climate case against Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation
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UH law school celebrates 50th anniversary
The William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is commemorating its 50th anniversary. Opened in 1973, Richardson is the only law school in Hawaiʻi. Its founder and namesake, William S. Richardson, spearheaded the drive to establish the school beginning in 1966. … [Read more...] about UH law school celebrates 50th anniversary
UH Law Review: “E Hoʻi ka Nani: Chief Justice Richardson’s Public Trust Legacy and Envisioning the Future of Wai”
On March 15, the University of Hawaiʻi Law Review hosted its Spring Symposium event, E Hoʻi ka Nani: Chief Justice Richardson’s Public Trust Legacy and Envisioning the Future of Wai. The symposium honored Chief Justice Richardson’s legacy shaping the power and potential of the public trust for … [Read more...] about UH Law Review: “E Hoʻi ka Nani: Chief Justice Richardson’s Public Trust Legacy and Envisioning the Future of Wai”
UH law school alumna, who nearly lost her home in Maui wildfires, named “courageous judge” by National Judicial College
A graduate of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law was recently selected as one of 60 courageous judges to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the founding of The National Judicial College. Judge Adrianne N. Heely Caires is the only honoree from Hawaiʻi. She has … [Read more...] about UH law school alumna, who nearly lost her home in Maui wildfires, named “courageous judge” by National Judicial College
In memoriam: Addison Bowman, visionary activist and scholar
Addison “Addie” Bowman, emeritus professor at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law, died on December 15. He was 88. “Professor Bowman will be greatly missed,” said UH law school Dean Camille Nelson. “He was a revered scholar and activist and was admired and … [Read more...] about In memoriam: Addison Bowman, visionary activist and scholar
UH law school alumna appointed to federal judgeship
Judge Shanlyn Park (middle) at a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in October. The first Native Hawaiian woman federal district court judge, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law graduate Shanlyn Park, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on November 30. Born … [Read more...] about UH law school alumna appointed to federal judgeship