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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 13h

Welcome to Richardson Law, Genesis Agosto, Erica Byrd, Ruben Garcia, and Jedidiah Kroncke! Our four new faculty members bring deep experience in legal research, legal writing, labor and employment law, and business law. Read the full story: law.hawaii.edu/32403/

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Richardson Law welcomes its largest entering class in school history: 161 students from 27 states/territories and 4 countries, with a median LSAT of 159 and GPA of 3.61. Meet the Class: law.hawaii.edu/32123/ #RichardsonLaw #ClassOf2029 #LegalEducation #Hawaii

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

U.S. Supreme Court 2025-2026 Term in Review, this Thursday, Aug 13, 12-1:30pm HST via Zoom. Professor Kamaile Turčan, a former Sotomayor clerk, breaks down the term. Moderated by Dean Emeritus Aviam Soifer. Register: us.list-manage.com/GXNUV6nUKZa

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

After five decades at Richardson Law, Professor Williamson "Bill" Chang is retiring. Since 1976, his teaching and scholarship on Native Hawaiian rights, sovereignty, and constitutional law have shaped generations of lawyers across Hawaiʻi and the Pacific. Mahalo for fifty years, Professor Chang.

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

This summer, international visiting students joined Richardson Law for Introduction to U.S. Law: three weeks covering the fundamentals, plus a mock oral argument, a visit to the HI Supreme Court, and a conversation with alumna Justice Sabrina McKenna. The program returns Summer 2027.

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

How are Native Hawaiians understood under federal law? Assistant Professor Derek Kauanoe, a Richardson Law graduate, breaks it down on KHON2's What's the Law, from trust obligations to the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Watch: www.khon2.com/whats-the-la... #RichardsonLaw #NativeHawaiianLaw

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Jackie Mahi Erickson '77 entered law school at 32 with a simple purpose: help open doors for her community. Now she's paying it forward with a gift to name the Ulu Lehua Seminar Room at Richardson Law. Read her full story: law.hawaii.edu/31747/ #RichardsonLaw #UluLehua #NativeHawaiian #Giving

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Congratulations to Professor Miyoko Pettit-Toledo ’15 and Dina Shek ’06, who received two of UH’s highest honors for excellence in teaching and service. Their work reflects Richardson Law’s commitment to excellence, justice, and community. Full story: law.hawaii.edu/31567/ #LegalEducation

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Richardson Law has launched The Docket, a free AI-supported platform that helps legal scholars discover CFPs, conferences, workshops, and publishing opportunities from across the legal academy, all in one place. Read the full story: law.hawaii.edu/31348/ #LegalScholarship #HigherEducation

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

The University of Hawaiʻi Law Review honored Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald during its annual spring symposium, bringing together students, judges, practitioners, and faculty to reflect on his legacy, leadership, and impact on Hawaiʻi’s legal system. 🔗 law.hawaii.edu/31344/ #Hawaii #RuleOfLaw

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

A front-row seat to the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court ⚖️ Earlier this month, students met court clerks and observed oral arguments at the law school, followed by a Q&A with the justices. Mahalo for continuing to make the law accessible to our students and community. #RichardsonLaw #LegalEducation #UHManoa

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Professor Nicholas Mirkay has been named the Michael J. Marks Distinguished Professor in Business Law for 2026–2029 at Richardson Law. Click here to read the full story: law.hawaii.edu/31204/ #RichardsonLaw #UHManoa #BusinessLaw #LegalEd #HigherEd

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Professor Tae-Ung Baik has been appointed Ambassador for South Korea to the OECD, honoring his decades of leadership in human rights and international law. Richardson Law is incredibly proud. 🌍 🔗 law.hawaii.edu/31034/ #HumanRights #InternationalLaw #OECD

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Congratulations to Richardson Law alumni Tricia Fujikawa Lee ’05, Jamila Jarmon ’10, Summer Shelverton ’12, and Danicole Ramos ’23 for being named Hawaiʻi Business Magazine 2026 HB20 honorees. Learn more: www.hawaiibusiness.com/20-for-the-n... #RichardsonAlumni #LegalEducation #Leadership

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Richardson Law remembers Colleen Hanabusa ’77, a proud Richardson graduate and trailblazing public servant who served Hawaiʻi in the State Senate and U.S. Congress. Read the full story from UH News: www.hawaii.edu/news/2026/03...

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In memoriam: UH alumna and former U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa | University of Hawaiʻi System News

The UH community mourns the loss of distinguished alumna and trailblazing political leader Colleen Hanabusa.

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Richardson Law hosted Professor Risa Goluboff for the second annual Soifer Lecture, examining reverence for the law and the role of critique, dissent, and protest in American democracy. Read more: law.hawaii.edu/30934/ #RichardsonLaw #RuleOfLaw

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Richardson Law recently hosted the 2026 Future of Property Law Conference, bringing together scholars, attorneys, and policymakers to discuss emerging issues in property law, including housing, AI, coastal protection, and climate change. 🔗 Read more: law.hawaii.edu/30921/ #PropertyLaw #CLE

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

ICYMI: Professor Esther Yoo of our Refugee & Immigration Law Clinic joined KHON’s What’s the Law to discuss ICE tactics, constitutional rights, and what to do if approached by immigration enforcement. Watch here: www.khon2.com/whats-the-la... #RichardsonLaw #ImmigrationLaw #RuleOfLaw

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Are ICE tactics legal?

Esther Yoo, Assistant Law Professor and Director of the Refugee & Immigration Law Clinic at the University of Hawaii Richardson School of Law joins producer/host Coralie Chun Matayoshi to disc…

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Richardson Law faculty scholarship ranks strongly in new HeinOnline Scholarly Impact Rankings, with national impact across Criminal Law, Environmental Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and more. Read the full story here: law.hawaii.edu/30633/ #LegalScholarship #Hawaii #EnvironmentalLaw #HumanRights

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Richardson Law alum Dr. Atsushi Shiraki (S.J.D. ’24) was featured by BBC and The Washington Post for his role in a landmark human rights ruling in Japan. The decision marks a historic step toward accountability. Read more: law.hawaii.edu/30535/ #HumanRights #RuleOfLaw #AlumniImpact

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Richardson Law hosted its Sixth Annual Business Boot Camp, welcoming 128 participants for two days of learning on business law, finance, and the business of legal practice. Students engaged with leading faculty and practitioners from Hawaiʻi and beyond. Read the full story: law.hawaii.edu/30476/

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Proud of Richardson Law’s BLSA. Students earned second place at the Western Regional Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition, received the highest written brief award, were named Small Chapter of the Year, and elected a regional chair. Read the full story: law.hawaii.edu/30550/

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Congratulations to 3L Raymond Nichols, recipient of the Judge Sandra Simms Outstanding Service Award, recognizing his leadership and dedication to public service and community advocacy. Read more: law.hawaii.edu/30524/ #RichardsonLaw #UHManoa #PublicService

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

ICYMI: Hawaiʻi Public Radio featured Associate Dean for Student Services Shari Larsen and Director of Development Inna Kraner on Richardson Law’s new Professor Calvin G. C. Pang Student Wellness & Benevolence Fund. Read the full story: www.hawaiipublicradio.org/local-news/2...

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Hawaiʻi law school's student wellness fund honors longtime professor

The fund is a gift from the 1985 graduating class of the William S. Richardson School of Law in honor of classmate and professor Calvin G. C. Pang.

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

On January 5-7, Richardson hosted the JILSA Annual Meeting & UH International Law Scholars Conference. Over 60 faculty, fellows, and graduate students from around the country and world gathered to discuss works in progress on a range of topics in international law. Read more: law.hawaii.edu/30452/

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Richardson Law’s global engagement in action. From Tokyo alumni connections to an invited lecture at Waseda University, our faculty continue to advance conversations on legal education and the rule of law. Read more: law.hawaii.edu/30392/

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

📘 New Issue Published! Richardson Law’s Asian-Pacific Law & Policy Journal has officially released Volume 27, Issue 1, featuring scholarship on consumer protection and comparative law across the Asia-Pacific region. 🔗 Read the full issue here: buff.ly/kJybzL1 #RichardsonLaw #WSRSL #APLPJ

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Professor Pettit-Toledo on receiving an Honorable Mention Award from the Association of American Law Schools Civil Procedure Section for her article, The Politics of Proportionality in State Civil Rulemaking. 👉 Click here to read: buff.ly/uyBYqqk #RichardsonLaw #WSRSL

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

We kicked off J-Term last night with our annual January Term Reception. Since 2005, J-Term has brought leading scholars, professors, and judges to Richardson Law for intensive, justice-focused mini-courses. Looking forward to a meaningful week of learning and dialogue. #JanuaryTerm #HawaiiLaw

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

🌺 The Class of 1985 has launched the Professor Calvin G. C. Pang Student Wellness and Benevolence Fund, honoring a legacy of mentorship, compassion, and service while supporting student wellness, emergency needs, and professional development at Richardson Law. 🔗 Learn more: law.hawaii.edu/30310/

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

🌟 Kaukehakeha 2026 is here! 🌟 Explore the latest faculty scholarship from Richardson Law. Their research and publications continue to shape legal conversations locally, nationally, and globally. 📖 Read the newsletter: mailchi.mp/fde64ba37e9e... #RichardsonLaw #LegalEducation

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

⚖️ On Nov. 14, Professor Susan Serrano ’98 moderated “Detention & Democracy,” a discussion on the legacy of Japanese American incarceration during WWII. The event featured keynote speaker Dr. Satsuki Ina, with responses from Mari Matsuda and Stephanie Haro Sevilla. #WSRSL #RichardsonLaw

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Professor Uʻilani Tanigawa Lum ’19, recipient of the AALS Indian Nations and Indigenous Peoples Section – Early Career Teaching and/or Public Service Award! This award honors her outstanding contributions to Indian Nations and Indigenous Peoples. #WSRSL #AALS #RichardsonLaw

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

🌺 Join us for the final webinar “‘Pluralizing’ Legal Professional Identity” this Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 10 a.m. HST. Professor Kerew leads a conversation on public citizenship and the rule of law with scholars from UC Irvine, Fordham, South Carolina, and Pacific. 🔗 Register here: buff.ly/BFeU3eJ

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

🤙 Mahalo to Chad Au ’19, Director of the HSBA Young Lawyers Division, for speaking with our student organization leaders about community leadership and the value of connecting with YLD. We're grateful for alumni who uplift the next generation of Richardson lawyers! #WSRSL #RichardsonLaw #YLD

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

🌺 Professor Uʻilani Tanigawa Lum ’19 spoke on the KOʻAKĀ: Protecting Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property panel at Windward CC’s Gallery ʻIolani, joined by Rep. Darius Kila and led by Professor Kapulani Landgraf. The series creates space for cultural dialogue and reflection. #WSRSL 📸 R. Heirakuji

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

🌺 Congratulations to Robin Cavaco, Acquisitions Support Specialist at the Richardson Law Library, on being elected as a Director of the Hawaiʻi Library Association, starting in 2026! #WSRSL #RichardsonLaw #HawaiiLibraryAssociation

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Richardson Law’s Ka Huli Ao Center celebrates 20 years of advancing Native Hawaiian legal education and advocacy. Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina presented an honorary certificate recognizing its enduring impact on Hawaiʻi’s communities. Mahalo to all who shaped this milestone! 🔗 buff.ly/K81zLg4

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Congratulations to Professor Miyoko T. Pettit-Toledo ’15 on being selected as a 2025–2026 Innovation & Impact Showcase awardee by UH Mānoa! She was recognized for her Procedure in Practice approach, which strengthens students’ skills and understanding of access to justice. 🔗 buff.ly/BvAwJUs

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

"Detention and Democracy" will explore the legacy of Japanese American incarceration during WWII with Satsuki Ina, joined by Mari Matsuda, Stephanie Haro Sevilla, and Susan Serrano. Hosted by the William S. Richardson School of Law and partners. 👉 Register to join: buff.ly/3ruUst1 #RichardsonLaw

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Our Career Services team + APIL welcomed 25+ #PublicInterest & #PublicSector orgs to Richardson! 💼 Students met attorneys & advocates shaping justice in Hawaiʻi and beyond — exploring internships, externships & careers that serve the public good. 🌍 Mahalo to all who joined! #RichardsonLaw #Hawaii

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Richardson Law joined the American Judicature Society and Co-Event Chair Doug Chin ’90 in recognizing retired Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald for his years of service and lasting contributions to Hawaiʻi's administration of justice. #WSRSL #RichardsonLaw

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

🎬 Lance D. Collins, Richardson Law '04, spoke during the filmmaker Q&A following the world premiere of his Ilokano-language BL series, All the Things I Leave You (Patawid), at NewFest: New York's LGBTQ+ Film Festival. 🌺 We're so proud of our Richardson ʻOhana! #RichardsonLaw #WSRSL #NewFest

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

🌺 Introducing Paʻakea, the official publication of the William S. Richardson School of Law. Formerly known as E-News, this magazine is named after our land. Paʻakea celebrates resilience, scholarship, and community. 📖 Read the first issue: issuu.com/uhmlaw/docs/... #HawaiiLaw #RichardsonLaw

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

🌏 Professor David M. Forman served as Election Officer at the 2025 Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi. Forman's role was praised by #IUCN President Razan Al Mubarak, calling it "one of the most important" for ensuring transparent governance and global collaboration. law.hawaii.edu/29783/

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

The 2nd Annual Judges & Students Networking Event brought together 21 judges from Oʻahu, Maui, and Hawaiʻi Island, 2 clerks, and 71 students for an inspiring evening of mentorship and community. Mahalo to all who made it a success! ⚖️ #WSRSL #HawaiiLaw #UHManoa

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

🌏 Congratulations to Philomena Blees '80 and Peace Through Commerce, Inc. on their 2025 Nobel Peace Prize nomination! Their work on the Matrix of Peace framework continues to inspire global peace. Blees also had recently taught a Richardson summer course. 🔗 buff.ly/XbmyiL5 #WSRSL #RichardsonLaw

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Congratulations to Dean Camille A. Nelson, named the 2025 recipient of the NAACP California-Hawaiʻi State Conference’s Dr. Alice A. Huffman “Hats Off” Award of Excellence! Her leadership continues to inspire #justice, #equity, and community. #NAACP 🔗 Full announcement: law.hawaii.edu/29658/

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Joshua Faumuina '26 and Lecturer in Law Dr. Brandon Marc Higa (J.D. '19, S.J.D. '24) spoke on constitutional law and marriage equality at their second Japan lecture tour. 🤙 Mahalo to our partners in Japan for their continued collaboration! 🔗 buff.ly/Tk5NPc1 #WSRSL #RichardsonLaw #GlobalLaw

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Hawaiʻi's Law School @uhawaiilaw.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

👉 Thinking of transferring or visiting Hawaiʻi's Law School? Our Spring 2026 Transfer and Visiting Application is OPEN! Join a law school rooted in justice, community, and aloha. 🔗 Click here for more info: buff.ly/So5mQ3v #WSRSL #UHManoa #RichardsonLaw #TransferStudents #VisitingStudents

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