Harley Broyles | William S. Richardson School of Law

Harley Broyles

Class of 2022

Harley is a first-year law student, the first in her family to be attending law school. She is also a first-generation college graduate, earning three degrees in Administration of Justice, Sociology, and Political Science from the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo. She also earned certificates in Pre-Law, Hawaiian Culture, and Multidisciplinary Hawaiian Studies in her undergrad. In the time she has spent at Richardson so far, she has joined multiple clubs including Phi Delta Phi, Ahahui o Hawai‘i, Advocates for Public Interest Law, Hawai‘i Women Lawyers, and Students with Keiki. Harley was born and raised in Hanapēpē on the island of Kaua‘i and is ecstatic to be representing her small-town community at this prestigious law school. Harley plans  to focus on Native Hawaiian Law and Family Law while at Richardson and hopes to work to better her community with a nonprofit or public interest position when she graduates from Richardson.

  • Giving birth to her first child, a baby boy, in November 2019.
  • Sagittarius who loves horoscopes.
  • Loves to work out and lift weights.
  • Knew she wanted to be a lawyer since she was a child.
  • Favorite things: Dogs, the color yellow, cupcakes, and singing.

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    UH Richardson is the best law school if you intend to practice law in Hawaii and want to give back to your community, family, and mentors.”
    Kendrick Chang
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    I am proud to be a member of the Richardson ohana, where I am surrounded by the most down-to-earth, intelligent, and driven group of people I have ever met.”
    David Abitbol
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    The student body has been gracious and keeps a good balance between academics and social engagements.”
    Nicole
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    I feel privileged to be surrounded by amazing people who encourage me to be better and do better for my community. Richardson is a place that encourages selflessness and requires its students to look outside of themselves for opportunities to serve.”
    Arianne Cameros
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    Being a part of the Richardson ‘ohana has brought some of the most caring, strong, and intelligent people into my life. Applying to law school was by far the best decision I have made in my life yet and I have no doubt that it’s only up from here.”
    Monte H. Keawe-Costa
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    As a practicing attorney in Environmental Law in Japan, I was drawn to the strength of the Environmental Law Program at UH. I am striving to earn a specialization in Environmental Law.”
    Masao Shimanuki
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    All of my classmates are so encouraging and willing to help. We really are one big ‘ohana!”
    Turner Wong
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    At Richardson, we’re learning how to be competent lawyers and, more importantly, good people.”
    Kenneth Go
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    Richardson is law school with the aloha spirit. A supportive community of students and faculty whose main goal is to better the state of Hawaii, the nation, and the world, through the legal profession.”
    Carissa Gusman
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    I knew I would get a great education at Richardson, but Iʻve come to equally value the support network and comradery of my classmates and the faculty.”
    Hōkū Chun

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