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Instructor
Rachel Figueroa, Executive Director at Volunteer Legal Services Hawai‘i (VLSH)
Rachel Figueroa is the current Executive Director at Volunteer Legal Services Hawai‘i (VLSH). VLSH provides legal assistance to the low to moderate income community through education, legal advice clinics, brief services, and referrals to pro bono attorneys for direct representation. Ms. Figueroa manages and oversees the operations, programs, and financial management of the organization.
Prior to joining VLSH, Ms. Figueroa practiced family law at Domestic Violence Action Center and has worked and/or volunteered in other Non-Profits collectively for 20 years. Ms. Figueroa is licensed to practice law in the State of Hawaii and is a graduate of University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law.
Instructor
Alexandra Payan, ABA National Pro Bono Manager for Free Legal Answers
Alexandra Payan serves as the ABA National Pro Bono Manager for Free Legal Answers, a national virtual pro bono walk-in clinic sponsored by the ABA Standing Committee. Throughout her career, Ms. Payan has been dedicated to public interest and serving underserved populations through law and advocacy. She began her service in the international space with the Peace Corps and the General Counsel’s Office at the U.S. Agency for International Development and later worked at the National Council of Urban Indian Health, a national nonprofit organization, where her work spanned federal public health law and policy, nonprofit development, and grants supporting American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Ms. Payan holds a B.A. in Business Law and Nonprofit Management from Arizona State University and a J.D. from the University of Colorado. She is based in Chicago at the ABA’s headquarters.
Instructor
Grant Teichman, Pro Bono Coordinator at Volunteer Legal Services Hawai‘i (“VLSH”)
Grant Teichman has been the Pro Bono Coordinator at Volunteer Legal Services Hawai‘i (“VLSH”) since 2018. VLSH provides pro bono basic legal services to eligible Hawaii residents in the areas of: family law, estate planning, collections, chapter 7 bankruptcy, private landlord-tenant, collections, disability veteran benefits, and other various district court matters.
Mr. Teichman is also the administrator for the American Bar Association Free Legal Answers Hawaii, which is a simple question/answer forum where qualified individuals can ask up to three legal questions per year—Hawaii-licensed attorney volunteers continue to be needed! More information can be found at the following link: https://hawaii.freelegalanswers.org/Attorneys/Account/Agreement
Mr. Teichman is licensed to practice law in Hawaii and is a University of Hawaii graduate.
CLE Credits: 1 CLE Ethics Credit
Date/time:
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 12pm-1:00pm
Location:
In Person:
HSBA Conference Room
1100 Alakea Street, Suite 1000 (tenth floor)
Honolulu, HI 96813
Or
Live Webcast
Via your HSBA Account, "My Learning"
Pricing: (Please see how to Register below)
$0 for HSBA Members: Live Webcast*
$0 for Non-Members: Live Webcast**
$0 for Law Students with HSBA Law Student Card: Live Webcast***
Parking:
Our Alakea Tower building has limited guest parking (validation is not provided); however convenient and affordable parking is available at Ali’i Place or other municipal parking garages in the downtown area.
Materials will be emailed to you later towards the event.
Cancellation/Refunds: Cancellation requests must be received (in writing to cle@hsba.org or mail) by Wednesday, October 28, 2026, for a full refund. There will be no refunds for No-Shows.
Summary:
Brief introduction to Hawai'i Online Pro Bono (HOPS) ABA Free Legal Answers, volunteer opportunities, and ethical considerations of online pro bono.
Moderator:
Rachel Figueroa, Executive Director at Volunteer Legal Services Hawai‘i (VLSH)
Rachel Figueroa is the current Executive Director at Volunteer Legal Services Hawai‘i (VLSH). VLSH provides legal assistance to the low to moderate income community through education, legal advice clinics, brief services, and referrals to pro bono attorneys for direct representation. Ms. Figueroa manages and oversees the operations, programs, and financial management of the organization.
Prior to joining VLSH, Ms. Figueroa practiced family law at Domestic Violence Action Center and has worked and/or volunteered in other Non-Profits collectively for 20 years. Ms. Figueroa is licensed to practice law in the State of Hawaii and is a graduate of University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law.
Speakers:
Alexandra Payan, ABA National Pro Bono Manager for Free Legal Answers
Alexandra Payan serves as the ABA National Pro Bono Manager for Free Legal Answers, a national virtual pro bono walk-in clinic sponsored by the ABA Standing Committee. Throughout her career, Ms. Payan has been dedicated to public interest and serving underserved populations through law and advocacy. She began her service in the international space with the Peace Corps and the General Counsel’s Office at the U.S. Agency for International Development and later worked at the National Council of Urban Indian Health, a national nonprofit organization, where her work spanned federal public health law and policy, nonprofit development, and grants supporting American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Ms. Payan holds a B.A. in Business Law and Nonprofit Management from Arizona State University and a J.D. from the University of Colorado. She is based in Chicago at the ABA’s headquarters.
Grant Teichman, Pro Bono Coordinator at Volunteer Legal Services Hawai‘i (“VLSH”)
Grant Teichman has been the Pro Bono Coordinator at Volunteer Legal Services Hawai‘i (“VLSH”) since 2018. VLSH provides pro bono basic legal services to eligible Hawaii residents in the areas of: family law, estate planning, collections, chapter 7 bankruptcy, private landlord-tenant, collections, disability veteran benefits, and other various district court matters.
Mr. Teichman is also the administrator for the American Bar Association Free Legal Answers Hawaii, which is a simple question/answer forum where qualified individuals can ask up to three legal questions per year—Hawaii-licensed attorney volunteers continue to be needed! More information can be found at the following link: https://hawaii.freelegalanswers.org/Attorneys/Account/Agreement
Mr. Teichman is licensed to practice law in Hawaii and is a University of Hawaii graduate.
To Register:
*HSBA Members: "Log In" to your HSBA account (do not create a new account) to register online.
*HSBA members paying by check or prefer to use the form: Please download paper registration and submit to the HSBA to register.
**Non-HSBA members: Please download paper registration and submit to the H SBA to register.
***Law Students: You must have an HSBA student card; or if not, you may obtain one by going to HSBA Student Bar Card | HSBA Please download paper registration and submit to the HSBA to register.
ADA Accommodation: In Accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require accommodation for a disability, please contact us by email at cle@hsba.org; or by phone at 537-1868 and ask for the CLE Department before purchasing the program.
Questions? Please contact HSBA CLE Department at 537-1868 or CLE@hsba.org.