HONOLULU, Hawaiʻi (Nov. 3, 2025) — Professor David M. Forman ’93 recently returned from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where he served as Election Officer with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) during its World Conservation Congress (WCC) held October 9–15, 2025. … [Read more...] about Professor David Forman ’93 Performs Prominent Role in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Environmental Law
UN court’s landmark ruling paves the way for greater accountability from countries for climate harm
Richardson Law alumni played key roles in a global climate justice victory as the United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a historic advisory opinion in July 2025. The case, initiated by Vanuatu in 2023 and heard in December 2024, asked the Court to clarify countries’ legal … [Read more...] about UN court’s landmark ruling paves the way for greater accountability from countries for climate harm
The Global Impact of Richardson Law: Alumni and Faculty Drive Climate Justice at ITLOS and ICJ
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
Prominent human rights lawyer to serve as Inouye Chair at UH Mānoa
International human rights lawyer Julian Aguon ‘09 has been selected as the Dan and Maggie Inouye Distinguished Chair in Democratic Ideals at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa for Fall 2024. Aguon will begin his residence on September 4, with a reading from his forthcoming book and a conversation … [Read more...] about Prominent human rights lawyer to serve as Inouye Chair at UH Mānoa
Richardson alumni play key role in reaching a historic settlement for youth-led constitutional climate case against Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation
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
UH law school’s programs rank among top in nation
The William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has been recognized for its online program, practical training and environmental law specialization. In preLaw magazine’s spring 2024 issue, the UH law school earned an A rating for its environmental law program and a … [Read more...] about UH law school’s programs rank among top in nation