HSBA Young Lawyers Division

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. 

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. 

YLD President's Message
Kelcie Nagata (July 2024)

Aloha,

2024 Young Lawyers Board Application Deadline Extended! Take an active role in our legal community by getting involved and running for a position on the HSBA YLD Board. Join a dynamic group of peers who collaborate on a wide range of community-oriented projects, activities, and contribute to Bar governance. We are still accepting applications for the following positions:

  1. Vice President/President-Elect
  2. Treasurer
  3. Secretary
  4. Director position for Oahu (5)
  5. Director position for West Hawai‘i (1)
By participating in this esteemed group, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that benefit our community while expanding your professional network and developing leadership skills. Whether you have a specific interest in community outreach, governance, or simply a desire to make a positive impact, running for a position on the HSBA YLD Board is an excellent way to get involved and contribute to the legal profession.

If you are interested, please submit a letter of interest, headshot and short bio (no more than 100 words) to the HSBA YLD Nominating Committee by email by July 26, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. HST.

2024 Young Lawyers Division Award Nominees. Know a noteworthy individual or organization? Calling for Nominations for the following YLD Awards:

Liberty Bell Award
Recognizes a non-lawyer who, or organization that, has made significant efforts to promote and foster a better understanding, appreciation, and respect of government, the legal system, and the role of law in our society.

Justice Award
Recognizes a HSBA member for outstanding service to the community through extensive pro bono work, support of legal activities beneficial to society, and/or encouragement of public education on legal issues.

Submit nominations to [email protected] no later than August 16, 2024.
 

Lastly, please follow the YLD on social for up-to-date information – in addition to our website, we are on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You can also contact me or any current YLD Board member to learn more about getting involved or reach out to us via email for more information.

 

2024 YLD Board of Officers and Directors

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

Annual Projects

High School Mock Trial Program

Volunteer attorneys coach high school mock trial teams as they prepare to take a case from start to finish. The program culminates in mock trial competitions between schools and a State Championship at the Hawaii Supreme Court.

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Junior Judges

Volunteer attorneys visit 3rd, 4th & 5th grade classrooms statewide and help students to think about the challenges they face each day and how they can make ethical decisions when “feeling the pressure."

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Law Week

The Young Lawyers Division, YLD, provides free legal information in person at different locations throughout the state and via phone calls on KHON2’s Action Line during Law Week

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Legal Lines

Volunteer attorneys host a telephone hotline every Wednesday evening from the hours of 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Legal Line is limited to the hour. The volunteer attorneys provide free legal information to the public. Call (808) 537-1868 for free legal information.

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How to Volunteer or Get Involved

We invite and encourage members to take an active role in Young Lawyers Division!

By-Laws of the YLD

View the YLD By-Laws here.

 

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