The William S. Richardson School of Law proudly launched a new lecture series on March 7, 2025, with the first installment of the Soifer Lectures. Thanks to a generous gift from the Hundt Family Foundation and other supporters, this event series honors Professor Emeritus Avi Soifer, a prolific … [Read more...] about Richardson Law Launches the Soifer Lectures with Inaugural Speaker Professor Ellen P. Goodman
Faculty & Staff
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
Dean Camille Nelson receives prestigious 2025 Deborah L. Rhode Award presented by the AALS
Camille A. Nelson, Dean and Professor of Law of the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Deborah L. Rhode Award presented by the American Association of Law Schools (AALS). Dean Nelson will receive this award at the … [Read more...] about Dean Camille Nelson receives prestigious 2025 Deborah L. Rhode Award presented by the AALS
Innovator in residence expands access to popular “Coding for Lawyers” class
Innovator in Residence Matthew Stubenberg at the William S. Richardson School of Law is once again offering his highly requested class, “Coding for Lawyers”, during the Spring 2025 semester. In addition, the course is now also being offered to students in the online JD program. This innovative … [Read more...] about Innovator in residence expands access to popular “Coding for Lawyers” class
Japanese law leaders visit Richardson, discuss programs
The William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa welcomed a delegation of 30 distinguished lawyers, executive leaders and their spouses from the Japan Federation of Bar Associations (JFBA) on July 22. Richardson Professor Mark Levin, director of the UH Mānoa Center … [Read more...] about Japanese law leaders visit Richardson, discuss programs
Richardson named amongst “Best Law Schools for 2024” by The Princeton Review
William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has been named as one of the “Best Law Schools for 2024” by The Princeton Review. The rankings were published on July 16, with Richardson appearing in three other categories. Richardson was ranked No. 4 for Most Chosen By … [Read more...] about Richardson named amongst “Best Law Schools for 2024” by The Princeton Review