HONOLULU, Hawaiʻi (June 29, 2026) — William S. Richardson School of Law alumna Jackie Mahi Erickson ’77 has pledged a gift to name the Jackie Mahi Erickson ’77 Ulu Lehua Seminar Room and support academic and experiential programming for Ulu Lehua students. Her generosity reflects the many ways … [Read more...] about Helping others through doorways she opened
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Richardson Law Celebrates Miyoko Pettit-Toledo ’15 and Dina Shek ‘06 for UH honors
HONOLULU, Hawaiʻi (May 27, 2026) — The William S. Richardson School of Law celebrates Professor Miyoko Pettit-Toledo ’15 and Dina Shek ‘06, who were recognized with two of the University of Hawaiʻi’s highest honors for excellence in teaching and service. “The extraordinary achievements of these … [Read more...] about Richardson Law Celebrates Miyoko Pettit-Toledo ’15 and Dina Shek ‘06 for UH honors
Introducing The Docket: A One-Stop Shop for the Legal Academy’s Calls for Papers
HONOLULU, Hawaiʻi (May 11, 2026) — The William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, is proud to introduce The Docket: a free, comprehensive call-for-papers (CFP) aggregator tailored for the legal academy. It offers real-time information on CFPs for conferences, symposia, … [Read more...] about Introducing The Docket: A One-Stop Shop for the Legal Academy’s Calls for Papers
UH Law Review Honors Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald at Spring Symposium
HONOLULU, Hawaiʻi (May 8, 2026) — In early March, the University of Hawaiʻi Law Review at the William S. Richardson School of Law hosted its annual symposium, honoring the retirement and legacy of Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald. The student-led event, held on March 6, brought together … [Read more...] about UH Law Review Honors Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald at Spring Symposium
Where It All Began: The Class That Built Hawaiʻi’s Law School
Before there were traditions or generations of alumni, there was a group of students who chose to believe in something new. In the early 70s, the inaugural class of the then University of Hawai‘i Law School walked into classrooms without precedent, without a roadmap, and without the certainty of … [Read more...] about Where It All Began: The Class That Built Hawaiʻi’s Law School
Experiential Learning Program Honors Inaugural Award Recipients
On April 23, 2026, the William S. Richardson School of Law’s Experiential Learning Program held its inaugural program awards, recognizing students, faculty, and staff for their outstanding work during the 2025–26 academic year. The awards highlight excellence across clinics, externships, and pro … [Read more...] about Experiential Learning Program Honors Inaugural Award Recipients