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10/01/2026

Richardson alumnus Julian Aguon ’09 has been named to the 2026 TIME100 Next!

Aguon was recognized in the Innovators category for his groundbreaking work advancing climate justice and the rights of Pacific Island nations and communities. His work has helped bring Pacific voices to the forefront of the global conversation on climate accountability, including serving as lead counsel to the Republic of Vanuatu in landmark climate proceedings before the International Court of Justice.

A 2009 Richardson graduate and founder of Blue Ocean Law, Aguon most recently returned to Richardson in May to deliver the commencement address at our 50th Commencement Ceremony and receive an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from the University of Hawaiʻi.

Congratulations, Julian, on this incredible recognition!

🔗 https://law.hawaii.edu/32380/

📸 Photo by Cami Diaz Egurrola

09/23/2026

At our faculty and staff welcome back celebration, we recognized Professor Williamson “Bill” Chang for five decades of service to Richardson Law.

Since joining the faculty in 1976, Professor Chang has shaped generations of students through his teaching, scholarship and commitment to justice in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific. We are grateful for all he has given to our law school community and wish him the very best in retirement.

09/08/2026

⚠️ UH updates operational status for Hurricane Lowell:

〰️ Oʻahu Campuses: Closed Tuesday, September 8. All classes canceled; non-essential staff stay home.

〰️ Kauai Community College: Closed Tuesday, September 8 (previously announced).

Stay safe and check your UH email or RAVE alerts for updates.

09/02/2026

We recently welcomed the new class to Richardson Law at Orientation 2026! 📚🌈

Students got to meet their classmates, professors, law school staff and got a glimpse into what’s ahead. We are wishing the new class all the best and can’t wait to see all that they do here at Richardson!

Full photo gallery: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD3xUb

08/28/2026

Meet the newest cohort of the William S. Richardson School of Law! 🌴⚖️

We're proud to welcome our largest class in school history: 161 students representing 27 states/territories and four countries, selected from a record 1,936 applicants.

"We welcomed the largest applicant pool in our history and, from that incredibly competitive pool, assembled our strongest cohorts in more than two decades," said Tyler Cegler, Director of Enrollment Management.

Welcome to the Richardson Law ʻohana! 🤙

Read the full story: https://law.hawaii.edu/32123/

08/26/2026

Our 1L’s got to learn about getting involved at the annual Student Organization Fair. Mahalo to the Student Bar Association (SBA) for hosting another great one!

08/24/2026

Welcome back, students! 📚🌺

Whether you’re walking into your very first class of law school or your last first day, we’re glad you’re here. Richardson Law wishes you the best of luck as you start a new semester. Let’s make it a great one!

08/04/2026

Counting down the days until our students are back on campus 📚🌈

Soon we’ll be welcoming our incoming class for orientation, with returning students not far behind. Can’t wait for Richardson to be full and alive again!

07/28/2026

For five decades, Professor Williamson "Bill" Chang has shaped generations of lawyers, scholars, and community leaders across Hawaiʻi and the Pacific. He joined the Richardson Law faculty in 1976 and has spent his career advancing justice, Indigenous rights, constitutional law, and the legal and political history of Hawaiʻi, becoming one of the most influential voices in Hawaiʻi legal education along the way. His pioneering scholarship on Native Hawaiian sovereignty, self-determination, and land rights helped shape public discourse across the state, and his courses on legal ethics, water law, Native Hawaiian rights, and international law became foundational experiences for countless students.

More than 4,000 students have passed through the law school during his tenure. In his own words: "I cannot imagine a life better spent."

The Richardson ʻohana extends its heartfelt gratitude to Professor Chang for fifty years of dedication and leadership.

Read his full story: https://law.hawaii.edu/31878/

07/25/2026

Our recent graduates will soon sit for the bar exam. Before they do, Dean Camille Nelson, Associate Dean Troy Andrade, and Associate Dean Shari Larsen wanted to share a quick message.

You’ve put in the work. We believe in you.

Good luck to all of our bar takers. We’re cheering you on! 💚

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http://www.law.hawaii.edu/

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