Dear Richardson ‘Ohana, The William S. Richardson School of Law mourns the loss of our friend and supporter Patricia Mau-Shimizu. A remarkably talented leader and connector is no longer with us, leaving so many in our community deeply saddened. Pat’s selflessness and savvy … [Read more...] about On the Passing of Patricia Mau-Shimizu
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Law School Professor Susan Serrano Awarded Fred T. Korematsu Professorship
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law has named Professor Susan K. Serrano as the Fred T. Korematsu Professor of Law and Social Justice. Awarded in August, the three-year renewable professorship honors the late Fred T. Korematsu, whose courage in … [Read more...] about Law School Professor Susan Serrano Awarded Fred T. Korematsu Professorship
The Start of the Fall 2023 Semester
Aloha Richardson Students, Faculty, and Staff, I am delighted to welcome all of you back as the first week of the Fall 2023 semester comes to an end. I offer a special welcome to our first-year students. I am so excited for all of you as you commence the next chapter of your academic career and … [Read more...] about The Start of the Fall 2023 Semester
AI legislative advocacy focus of law students’ visit to D.C.
With artificial intelligence (AI) a hot topic in the news and AI technologies rapidly proliferating, there is an urgent need for legal experts to help navigate tech policy needs and the legal ramifications along these new frontiers. As public debate over AI has now reached a fever pitch, a group of … [Read more...] about AI legislative advocacy focus of law students’ visit to D.C.
Richardson ranks among nation’s top programs
The William S. Richardson School of Law University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa earned ranking among the nation’s top programs, according to the U.S. News and World Report’s (USNWR) updated 2023 Best Graduate Schools rankings, released on May 10. Richardson Law School earned its high marks in … [Read more...] about Richardson ranks among nation’s top programs
Richardson earns top marks for environmental law, practical training, online program
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law earned an A rating as one of the nation’s top law schools for environmental law in the spring 2023 issue of preLaw magazine. Richardson Law School was also ranked among top law schools for practical … [Read more...] about Richardson earns top marks for environmental law, practical training, online program