To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law, more than 200 UH students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the law school joined in a kick-off celebration on September 6.
The event opened with former Gov. John Waiheʻe, a UH law school alumnus from the first graduating class, emceeing the night, followed by remarks from UH law school Dean Camille Nelson, Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and retired Judge Barbara “Bebe” Richardson, who is William S. Richardson’s daughter. Students who graduated from the first UH law school class in 1973 also attended the event.
“As we reflect on the 50th anniversary of the William S. Richardson School of Law, we celebrate five decades of educating lawyers and leaders who have made a tremendous impact in Hawaiʻi, the U.S. and internationally,” said Nelson. “We look forward to the next 50 years of empowering legal leaders who will continue to uphold Richardson’s values of developing highly skilled, ethical professionals who further justice in all areas of society.”
The event was catered by Tammy Smith with entertainment by Lyle and Friends.
More events to celebrate 50 years of the UH law school are tentatively scheduled for the fall semester. There will also be a 50th anniversary gala held on May 31, 2024, with more details to come. For more information, see the UH law school website.
