Welcome to the Young Lawyer's Division Webpage


About Us

 

Young Lawyers Division (YLD) is automatic for all HSBA members until the end of the calendar year in which you turn 36 years old or if you have been in practice less than five years anywhere. See our Bylaws for more information.

The YLD aims to provide its members with opportunities for professional development, to promote camaraderie among members, and to equip members with the skills to grow, thrive, and promote the public welfare.

We invite and encourage members to take an active role in the YLD!  Contact us at [email protected] with questions, comments, or suggestions.  Feel free to join us at our monthly meetings.  See our current meeting schedule .

The YLD is a proud affiliate of the Young Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association (ABA).  For more information regarding the ABA YLD activities and resources, see the ABA YLD website.

- Addison Bonner, HSBA YLD President

UPCOMING PROJECTS & EVENTS

  • 2020 Mock Trial Program
  • Now seeking volunteer attorneys for the High School Mock Trial program Jan 28 – March 3 at the Circuit court. Please email [email protected] or call 808-537-1868 to volunteer.
  • Legal Lines – Every Wednesday from 6-7PM. Call 808-537-1868

 

ANNUAL PROJECTS

 

VOLUNTEERS

YLD is always looking for project volunteers for these projects: Legal Lines, Junior Judges, Mock Trial, and Law Week)  . E-mail us at [email protected]

 

PHOTOS & VIDEOS

 

CONTACT US



                                


YLD Board Members (left to right): Kelden Waltjen, Christilei Hessler, Bryan Chee, Michelle Ching, Summer H. Kaiawe, Kyleigh Nakasone, Michi Momose, Elaine Chow, Addison Bonner, Katherine Lukela, and Christopher St. Sure Not pictured: Marissa Agena, Laura Cushman, Cameron Holm, Jamil Newirth, and Daniel Padilla



Our Projects/Committees

 

  • Social Networking & Media
  • YLD Socials
  • Member Services & Development

 

Social Networking & Media 2019 Chair: Daniel J. Padilla


Description: YLD Directors coordinate YLD social media platforms, which include Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. At least one member of the Social NetworkingCommittee is expected to attend YLD events to provide timely information to YLD’s social network.

Timeframe: January 2019 – December 2019, ongoing basis.

2019 Committee Members:


  • Marissa Y. Agena
  • Michelle Ching
  • Summer H. Kaiawe

 

 

YLD Socials 2019 Chair: Cameron Holm


Description: YLD Directors coordinate and schedule various gatherings and

networking opportunities for HSBA members to help promote camaraderie and civility.

Timeframe: January 2019 – December 2019, ongoing basis.

2019 Committee Members:


  • Christilei Hessler
  • Kelden Waltjen
  • Christopher St. Sure
  • Summer H. Kaiawe

 

Member Services & Development 2019 Chair: Summer H. Kaiawe

Description: YLD Directors coordinate professional legal and personal development opportunities to help enrich HSBA members both in their professional careers and personal lives.

Timeframe: January 2019 – December 2019, ongoing basis.


2019 Committee Members:


  • Summer H. Kaiawe
 


2020 YLD Board

PositionFull NameTerm StartTerm End
PresidentKelcie Kiyomi Nagata1/1/2024 12:00:00 AM12/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
Vice PresidentChad Ken Lee Au1/1/2024 12:00:00 AM12/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
SecretaryDanica Lee Swenson1/1/2024 12:00:00 AM12/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
TreasurerAmberlynn Otara Alualu1/1/2024 12:00:00 AM12/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director - OahuLucy Elizabeth Brown1/1/2024 12:00:00 AM12/31/2025 12:00:00 AM
Director - OahuDaylin-Rose H Y L G Heather1/1/2023 12:00:00 AM12/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director - OahuRaven Julia Sevilleja1/1/2023 12:00:00 AM12/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director - East HawaiiIan Robert Wesley-Smith1/1/2023 12:00:00 AM12/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director - MauiFrank Moe Loyd, Jr.1/1/2024 12:00:00 AM12/31/2025 12:00:00 AM
Director - KauaiTyler Christian Saito1/1/2023 12:00:00 AM12/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director - OahuChristopher Tong-Nyong Han1/1/2024 12:00:00 AM12/31/2025 12:00:00 AM
Director - OahuJacob Troy Tokunaga1/1/2023 12:00:00 AM12/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director - OahuLauren Keiko Watanabe1/1/2023 12:00:00 AM12/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director - OahuKylie Iwalani Takafuji1/1/2024 12:00:00 AM12/31/2025 12:00:00 AM
Director - OahuJarrett Dempsey1/1/2023 12:00:00 AM12/31/2024 12:00:00 AM

Contact Us 

 

 

We invite and encourage members to take an active role in the YLD!  Contact us at [email protected] with any questions, comments, or suggestions.

 

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