A gift from the Leonard Hoshijo Memorial Foundation will create the first endowed chair in labor law at the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. The contribution is the largest donation ever received by the law school and stands as the most significant gift for … [Read more...] about Historic gift creates first endowed chair in labor law at Richardson
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Richardson alumni make history with trio of first circuit court judge appointments in Hawaiʻi
The State of Hawaiʻi has appointed three alumni from the William S. Richardson School of Law as judges in the Circuit Court of the First Circuit. Judge Brian Costa ʻ01, Judge Dyan Medeiros ʻ96 and Judge Steven Nichols ʻ02, once sworn in, will each serve a term of ten years. Dean Camille Nelson … [Read more...] about Richardson alumni make history with trio of first circuit court judge appointments in Hawaiʻi
On the Passing of Patricia Mau-Shimizu
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
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.