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January Message
 President Carol Muranaka
Warm wishes for a successful, happy new year!
The huge helpings of delicious meals and scrumptious desserts from the holidays are behind us, and now it is time to act on those new year resolutions. Here is a resolution to think about: attending the Access to Justice Conference on June 12, featuring Dean Martha Minow of Harvard Law School, the 2012 bar convention on September 21 with Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, and the fundraiser dinner on Saturday, October 27, featuring all of you in spooky or fun costumes. A special new friend, Zale Okazaki, will be pouring her unbounded energy with her co-chair, Greg Markham, into making this “spooky” party an unforgettable event.
I am extremely grateful to the following enthusiastic individuals for volunteering to lead the various standing committees of the HSBA (in no particular order): Chuck Crumpton and Beverly Hiramatsu (Attorney-Client Relations); Christine Kubota (Awards); Ted Pettit (Civics Education); Paul Alston (Consumer Protection); Gunner Schull (CLE); Joel August (Delivery of Legal Services to the Public); Mei Nakamoto (Diversity, Equality, and the Law); Associate Justice Simeon R. Acoba and James Kawashima (Judicial Administration); Kenneth Hoo (Lawyer Referral & Information Service); Mihoko Ito and Gary Slovin (Legislation and Public Policy); Miriam Loui (Member Benefits and Services); Keith Hiraoka and Evan Shirley (Professional Responsibility and Risk Management); Cynthia Johiro and Ed Kemper (Publications); Damien Elefante (Technology); Judge Linda Luke (Nominating); Miles Furutani (Staff and Facilities).
--Carol Muranaka- HSBA President
January Message
YLD President John Roth
Age is but a number. “Young” lawyers come in all shapes and sizes. Young lawyers who are associates at big firms, young lawyers who are trying to hang their own shingles, young lawyers who found mentors with small or solo practices, young lawyers who work for the state/county and young lawyers who cannot find jobs.
To qualify as a member of the Young Lawyers Division (YLD) of the HSBA you must be under 36 years of age or admitted to your first Bar less than five years regardless of age. Regardless of your age and or situation, you can only be a YOUNG lawyer for a small window of time during your early years when you are extra motivated and passionate about your newly found profession.
The YLD will provide many opportunities to participate in new and old programs that strive to make this world a better place. Take a chance and get involved. I look forward to working with you all and encourage you to read up on opportunities to get involved.
--John Roth- YLD President
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