HONOLULU, Hawaiʻi (Feb. 6, 2026) — Dr. Atsushi Shiraki (S.J.D. ’24), a graduate of the William S. Richardson School of Law, was featured in BBC and The Washington Post for his role in a historic human rights case before the Tokyo District Court. Dr. Shiraki represented defectors from North Korea … [Read more...] about Richardson Law Alum Featured by BBC and Washington Post for Landmark Human Rights Case
International and Comparative Law
Richardson Law Hosts JILSA Annual Meeting and UH International Law Scholars Conference
HONOLULU, Hawaiʻi (Jan. 30, 2026) — The William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa hosted the Junior International Law Scholars Association (JILSA) Annual Meeting and UH International Law Scholars Conference on January 5-7, 2026. Over 60 faculty, fellows, and graduate … [Read more...] about Richardson Law Hosts JILSA Annual Meeting and UH International Law Scholars Conference
Scholarship Without Borders: UH Law Strengthens Japan Partnerships
Joshua D. Faumuina ’26 and Dr. Brandon Marc Higa (J.D. ’19, S.J.D. ’24) recently returned from their second research tour in Japan, where they served as featured speakers for a series of guest lectures and academic symposia on constitutional law and marriage equality. Their visit highlights the … [Read more...] about Scholarship Without Borders: UH Law Strengthens Japan Partnerships
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
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
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