Lecturers in Law

Biography Hawaii real estate lawyer Duane R. Fisher concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate law, hotels and resorts, construction law, business structure and operations and commercial transactions. Mr. Fisher has represented a wide range of business organizations, from … [Read more...] about Duane R. Fisher

Biography Ms. Suarez’s first career was as a teacher in the New York City Public Schools. During law school, she served as a writer and editor for the University of Hawai'i Law Review, as well as a research assistant to Professor David L. Callies, Professor Denise E. Antolini, and the … [Read more...] about Adrienne Suarez ’05

Biography Stephanie E.W. Thompson is Senior Litigation Counsel at Starn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher. She focuses her practice in the areas of commercial and real estate civil litigation and E-Discovery. Upon graduating from the William S. Richardson School of Law in 2005, Stephanie clerked for … [Read more...] about Stephanie E.W. Thompson

Biography Jocelyn began her legal career as a law clerk to two federal judges: the Hon. Nanette K. Laughrey, U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Missouri, and the Hon. Cecilia M. Altonaga, U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida.  She returned to Hawaiʻi as a … [Read more...] about Jocelyn W.C. Chong

Biography Judge Wes Reber Porter is a United States Magistrate Judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii. Judge Porter presides over civil and criminal cases filed in federal court and serves as a mediator civil matters.  Prior to taking the bench, Judge Porter was a … [Read more...] about Wes Reber Porter

Biography Trever Asam is a tax and nonprofit organization attorney at Cades Schutte LLP in Honolulu.  His clients include businesses navigating federal and state tax laws, as well as organizations and individuals engaging in charitable work.  He also serves as the firm’s pro bono … [Read more...] about Trever Asam