Ka Huli Ao’s courses prepare students with knowledge and tools to advance the traditions and legal rights of Native Hawaiians and other Pacific and Indigenous Peoples. We also offer the first-ever Certificate in Native Hawaiian Law.
Since the inception of Ka Huli Ao in 2005, 117 graduates have graduated with Native Hawaiian Law Certificates.
Certificate Requirements and Courses
The Native Hawaiian Law certificate candidates must fulfill course and procedural requirements before being awarded a Certificate upon graduation. The students are advised to consult with the Ka Huli Ao director and faculty during their 2L and 3L years to ensure they are on track to complete the certificate requirements. Certificate candidates need to submit the completed certificate form to the Ka Huli Ao director no later than 30 days before graduation.
- Native Hawaiian Law Certificate Checklist and Approval.pdf
- Native Hawaiian Law Certificate Course Descriptions.pdf
- See also Native Hawaiian Law Courses
Graduates with Native Hawaiian Law Certificate
2019
From left to right: V. Lu‘ukia Nakanelua, Ku‘upuamae‘ole Kiyuna, M. Hikina Chock, U‘ilani Tanigawa Lum, N. Keali‘i Sagum, Rachel James, Chase Livingston
2018
From left to right:
Top: Sabrina Rose Kamakakaulani Gramberg, Mahesh Cleveland, Christina Lizzi.
Middle: Lane Kaiwi Opulauoho, Erin Kealoha Fale, Mike Biechler.
Bottom: Katelyn Martin, Aimoku Chee, Alyssa-Marie Kau
2017
From left to right: (top row) Kaily Wakefield, Anna Koethe, Jordan Ching, Kimball Day Boone, Nina Ki, Letani Peltier
(bottom row) Elyse Oyama, Olan Leimomi Morgan Fisher, Kamalolo Koanui-Kong, Cassandra Chang, Nahelani Kalei Kelsey Webster
2016
From left to right: (last row) Jason Jutz, Rhiannon Renee Tereariʻi Chandler-ʻIao, Matthew Weyer, Hans J. Wilhelm, Heather McVay
(middle row) Johanna Chock Tam, Rebecca Justine ʻIolani Soon, Erika Kiesel Candelario, Lezlie Kiʻaha, Nadezna (Nadine) Ortega
(front row) Mariana Lowy-Gertsmar, Chantrelle Waiʻalae, Saisamoa Felizita Grey Price, Janice Ringler)
(not pictured – Rachel Figueroa)
2015
From left to right: (back row) Matthew Kaʻaihue, ʻOlu Campbell, Jordan Inafuku, Alan Akao, Brent Wilson, Shauna Kahiapo
(front row) R. Ka‘ili Akina, Sandra Ann Kauʻionalani Pratt, Khara Jabola Carolus, Keani Rawlins)
(not pictured - Nicole OʻKief)
2014
From left to right: (back row) Lindsay Kukona, Daylin Rose Gibson Heather, Dorothy-Jean Meisner, Hoku Kaaekuahiwi, Kimberlyn King-Hinds
(front row) Kurt Klein, Lisa Yang, Mahina Tuteur, Raeanne Cobb-Adams, Shaelene Kamakaʻala, Megan Moniz, Oliver Manglona
2013
From left to right: (back row) Kainui Smith, Jarrett Keohokalole, Zach DiIonno
(front row) Nicole Torres Onaona Thoene, Maxx Phillips, Teri Wright, Caycie Gusman, Kaipo Kaʻawaloa
(not pictured – Bianca Isaki, Kanoe Puʻuohau)
2012
From left to right: (back row) Kaleo Nacapoy, Tyler Gomes, Adam Roversi, Mike Howell, Elwen Freitas
(front row) Lehua Kauhane, Mari Tsukayama, Robin Pfahl, Nikki Thomas
2011
From left to right: (back row) Amy Brinker, Jeannin Russo, Elena Bryant, Matthew Kekoa Keiley, Ryan Kanaka‘ole, Amanda Donlin, Mark Jensen
(front row) Haʻaheo Kahoʻohalahala, Maria Carmichael, Sarah Kaopuiki, Sherilyn Tavares, Natasha Baldauf, Alexa Zen, Christopher Leong
2010
Noah Gibson
Ryan Kaleiokealoha Kapuniai
Maria Mehr
Kyle Meisner
Davis Price
Ka‘upena Soon
Elena Kau‘i Yamane
2009
Nicholas Lee
Liʻula Nakama
Ashley Obrey
Evan Silberstein
Sunny Greer
2008
Left to right: Derek Kauanoe, Moani Crowell, Kaʻanoʻi Walk
2007
Left to right: Kalikolihau Hannahs, Malina Koani-Guzman, and Jocelyn Macadangdang-Doane
