Call for Comments on Judicial Nominees
In two e-mail communications dated July 14, 2010, the HSBA formally called for comments for three nominees for the Circuit Court and four nominees for the District Court, all in the First Circuit. The Senate has until August 13, 2010 to confirm these nominees.
The Governor will announce her nominee for Chief Justice within the next several days.
What's HSBA's involvement you ask?
Article IX of the HSBA Constitution provides that "[t]he Board shall evaluate the qualifications of persons appointed to judicial office in Hawaii or the positions of Hawaii State Attorney General or Hawaii U.S. Attorney, and inform the confirming authority of such recommendations and evaluations.”
The HSBA board adopted detailed procedures some years ago for this evaluation process to ensure fairness to those being evaluated. The board solicits confidential comments from members, contacts references, and interviews the nominee. The board then takes a position on the nominee.
Still have questions? E-mail president@hsba.org.
From President Hugh Jones:
 "And the planning continues..."
Past HSBA Strategic Planning efforts have led to the creation of a Senior Counsel Division and to a very successful Leadership Institute which is now providing programming to its second class of participants. Later this month, the HSBA will convene another strategic planning/leadership conference for members of the board, section chairs, law related organizations, and other bar leaders to solicit input about ongoing strategic planning concerning: (1) civic education (2) a mentoring program for new and "resuming" lawyers and (3) improved communications and the use of emerging social media. This is a great opportunity for the Bar's leadership to seek and obtain important and constructive input on future strategic initiatives for the HSBA.
 Live Seminars and Live Webcasts!
Fulfill your MCPE requirements now! We have several upcoming seminars that are both timely and are MCPE & VCLE credit approved. Visit the CLE webpage regularly to see what we are planning. For July and August, here's what we have:
- WITH LIVE WEBCAST! Friday, August 27, 2010
Topic: "How To" Primer on Attorney Professionalism
Speakers: Honorable Karen Ahn, Circuit Court, First Circuit
- Roy Bell, Law Office of Roy Bell
- Honorable Robert Browning, Circuit Court, First Circuit
- Honorable Gary Chang, Circuit Court, First Circuit
- Edward Harada, Office of the Public Defender
- Janet Hunt, Chief Disciplinary Counsel
- Honorable Trudy Senda, District Court, Fifth Circuit
- Kevin Takata, Dept. of the Prosecuting Attorney
- Michael Tanoue, The Pacific Law Group
Webcast registraton. 3 MCPE Credits.
Court News: Be Aware of What's Going On!
Aloha, CJ Moon!
As we welcome new judges, join the legal profession in celebrating retirement with Chief Justice Moon on September 4, 2010. Information on the event and tickets available.
YLD President Lisa K.Y. Nakahara:
 "We Invite You!"
Want to get your personal finances in order? Mark your calendars and come to our YLD financial planning seminar at noon on August 25th at the Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel law firm. Stay tuned for more details.
Also, the YLD is looking for enthusiastic attorneys who are interested in running for an officer or director position for 2011 YLD Board. See the links below or contact the YLD at yld@hsba.org.
Don't Forget!
 Senior Counsel Division: Martial Law through Art & Film!
Sign up today for the SCD's July 29 "Coffee Hour" featuring the film, "When Fear Reigned," with a special Q&A with Judicial History Center Education Specialist, Keahe Davis! We're planning for light refreshements, a tour of the Martial Law Gallery, and a great rapport, but we need your RSVP's. A minimum number of attendees are needed to host this coffee hour. Deadline to RSVP is Tuesday, July 27.
Check out the SCD webpage to stay informed! |
