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May 2026 e-Newsletter |
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HSBA Executive Director's Message
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First of all, a huge thank you for making Law Day 2026 on May 1st such an overwhelming success. Over 100 HSBA members renewed their oaths statewide. A heartfelt mahalo to the Hawaii State Judiciary, including CJ Recktenwald (ret.), Justice Ginoza, Justice McKenna, Judge Hamman, Judge Soong, Judge Nagata, Judge Jackson, and Judiciary staff for welcoming attorneys into their courtrooms for this momentous occasion. We also had several retired judges join us statewide to renew their oaths. As commented by many HSBA members, retaking the oath is a poignant and sometimes emotional experience for many of our members. It’s a reminder of the dignity of the profession and of the ethical values we swore to uphold when we started out as new lawyers. Thank you for making this event memorable and meaningful. |
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HSBF President's Message
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On behalf of the Hawaii State Bar Foundation, I want to thank the Hawaii legal community for another successful Law Day Golf Tournament. This year’s tournament was both a great success in raising funds for Access to Justice and a meaningful opportunity to come together for a shared purpose. |
YLD President's Message
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From the bustling in-person legal clinics to the busy telephone lines of Legal Lines, our volunteers demonstrated a steady commitment to providing the public with accessible legal information - a huge step in our organization’s commitment to bridging the gap between the public and the legal profession. |
SCD President's Message
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Lately I have heard of some unpleasant friction between some lawyers in our community. It seems some people are occasionally more testy or combative than we are used to, and some are unnecessarily obstructive or rude. Whether it’s a generational difference, or because we communicate online more often than we do by phone or in person, somehow the spirit of cooperation seems to go by the wayside for some. |
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Are you in need of CLE credits or can't attend a CLE live webcast? Visit our online CLE Webcast Library! There are more than 30 recorded webcasts available for viewing. Purchase webcasts at your convenience! |
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Questions? Contact the HSBA Programs Department at (808) 792-7336 or CLE@hsba.org. |
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New Admits: HSBA Bar Cards |
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Order your Bar Card today! To request an online order, please visit the HSBA website here. For more information, please contact Wendy Manago at wmanago@hsba.org. |
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Court Related News |
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Pro Bono News |
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Looking for Legal Lines Volunteers (Answer Calls From Your Home or Office) |
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The Young Lawyers Division is looking for Legal Lines volunteers. Legal Lines is a weekly hotline with services provided by attorney volunteers every Wednesday night from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Attorneys provide legal information to the general public. Calls are being answered remotely and will be forwarded to your mobile phone, so you can take calls from your office or home. If you are interested in providing legal information to the public in these trying times, please contact the YLD at yldhawaii@gmail.com. |
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Mahalo to the April 2026 Volunteer Attorneys and Firms! |
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The Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi State Judiciary, and bar associations across the state proudly recognize the following firms and attorneys who volunteered at the Honolulu Access to Justice Room and Self-Help Centers during April 2026. Their service helped provide critical legal information and support to self-represented litigants across the islands. Mahalo to each volunteer for helping expand access to justice throughout Hawaiʻi. Honolulu Access to Justice Room Carlsmith Ball, LLP Sclack Ito, LLLC Arsima Muller Bob Strand Carina Fasi Daniel Berger Daniel Padilla Derek Kobayashi Dylan Goodale Gilbert Doles Isabelle Constant James Stone III Jeremy O'Steen Laura Lucas Lloyd Lim Matthew Shimabukuro Melissa Lambert Mike Goodman Nicholas J. Anderson Onaona Thoene Ryan Witthans Scott Paul Tatjana Johnson Kaua'i Self-Help Center Sean Hartlieb Maui Self-Help Center Adrianne N. Heely Caires Brian Bilberry Brianne Wong Leong Gina Gormley Kau'i Yamane Lauren Akitake Richard A. Priest Jr. Sam Shnider Wendy Hudson Kona Self-Help Center Carol Kitaoka Georgette Yaindl Jessica Uchida Judy Howard Lezlie Kiaha Nicholas Kittleson Rachel Thompson Victor M. Cox Hilo Self-Help Center Alan Komagome Georgia Berrenberg Ha'aheo Kaho'ohalahala Jennifer Zelko Jessica Uchida Justin Lee Karly Aoki Lea Cooper Scott Shishido Sheena Crail William Heflin Mahalo for your service and dedication. To join our growing pro bono network and support access to justice in your community, please contact Tiane Inciong at tiane.inciong@legalaidhawaii.org. |
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Advanced Training on Divorce, Custody, and Paternity Law for Pro Bono Attorneys |
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Legal Aid offers complimentary, online, on-demand training sessions for pro bono attorneys, covering divorce, custody, and paternity law. These sessions provide a thorough introduction to divorce, custody, and paternity law and procedures, focusing on essential information that volunteers need to assist self-represented litigants at Self-Help Centers or to support pro bono cases. CLE credit is available for participants. To learn more about accessing these training sessions and pro bono opportunities, please reach out to Tiane Inciong at tiane.inciong@legalaidhawaii.org. |
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In-Person & Remote Volunteers Needed for the Honolulu Access to Justice Room |
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The Honolulu Access to Justice now offers both remote, and in-person services at the courthouse, and we need your help! By volunteering, you play a crucial role in bridging the justice gap for self-represented litigants facing legal challenges in landlord-tenant disputes, small claims, debt collection, and other district court matters. Volunteer Opportunities: In-Person Shifts: First Wednesday of the month at Honolulu District Court (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM) (11:00 AM- 1:00 PM) Remote Shifts: All other Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM) (11:00 AM- 1:00 PM) Why Volunteer?
Whether you’re a returning volunteer or new to the program, your participation is vital to ensuring access to justice for our community. Interested? Have Questions? Visit their website. Contact: Tiane Inciong at tiane.inciong@legalaidhawaii.org for more details. |
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VLSH Neighborhood Advice and Counsel Clinics (via phone and in-person) |
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VLSH staff completes a full intake and will provide conflicts check and background information to the volunteer attorney the week prior to volunteering. Attorneys will provide advice and counsel for approximately 45 minutes over the phone or in-person during scheduled clinics. Volunteer attorneys generally will have 3-4 clients per clinic shift. VLSH needs volunteer attorneys in family law, estate planning, bankruptcy (high need!), and district court matters. Email volunteer@vlsh.org to sign up! For more information about volunteering see link, Get Involved – Volunteer Legal Services of Hawaiʻi Or call the Intake Line: (808) 528-7046 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fax: (808) 524-2147 |
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