HONOLULU, Hawaiʻi (Oct. 23, 2025) — The William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is proud to announce that Dean Camille A. Nelson has been named the 2025 recipient of the Dr. Alice A. Huffman “Hats Off” Award of Excellence by the NAACP California-Hawaii State … [Read more...] about Dean Camille Nelson Honored with NAACP “Hats Off” Award of Excellence
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‘Pluralizing’ Legal Professional Identity: Democracy, Equity, Justice, and the Legal Curriculum
This Fall, the William S. Richardson School of Law is proud to share a national webinar series organized by Professor Eduardo R.C. Capulong in collaboration with the Association of American Law Schools (AALS). The series will bring together leading scholars to explore how law schools shape … [Read more...] about ‘Pluralizing’ Legal Professional Identity: Democracy, Equity, Justice, and the Legal Curriculum
Richardson Law welcomes largest class in school’s history
The William S. Richardson School of Law proudly welcomes the entering class of 2025, a dynamic cohort of 155 students from across Hawaiʻi, the continental United States, and around the world. This year’s group includes 87 full-time JD students, 53 part-time online JD students, 4 Advanced JD … [Read more...] about Richardson Law welcomes largest class in school’s history
Richardson Law names Troy J.H. Andrade ‘11 as the new Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
The William S. Richardson School of Law is pleased to name Troy J.H. Andrade ‘11 as the new Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Troy officially joined the law school’s faculty as an Assistant Professor in 2016, where he was also appointed as the Director of the Ulu Lehua Scholars Program—an … [Read more...] about Richardson Law names Troy J.H. Andrade ‘11 as the new Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Richardson Law Welcomes Shari Larsen ’06 as Associate Dean for Student Services
The William S. Richardson School of Law is pleased to welcome Shari Larsen (née Dela Cuadra) '06 as our new Associate Dean for Student Services. A proud Richardson alumna, Dean Larsen brings a deep commitment to the law school’s mission, vision, and values, along with nearly two decades of … [Read more...] about Richardson Law Welcomes Shari Larsen ’06 as Associate Dean for Student Services
William S. Richardson School of Law Receives Generous Gift to Support Mediation Training
The William S. Richardson School of Law is proud to announce a generous gift from alumni Mahi Hiatt (Class of 1993) and Jerry Hiatt (Class of 1977) to support mediation education and training for law students. Mahi and Jerry made this gift in appreciation for the education they received at … [Read more...] about William S. Richardson School of Law Receives Generous Gift to Support Mediation Training