Tehani Louis-Perkins | William S. Richardson School of Law

Tehani Louis-Perkins

Class of 2022

Tehani is a first-year law student and aims to get certificates in Native Hawaiian Law and Environmental Law.  She was born and raised in the ahupuaʻa of Paʻalaʻa in the moku of Waialua known today as Haleʻiwa.  She is a proud graduate of Kamehameha Schools Kāpalama and Whitman College, where she obtained a degree in Biology and Environmental Studies.  Currently, she sits on the North Shore Neighborhood Board and comes to William S. Richardson with experience in Indigenous Community Resource Management.  At school she is a member of the Pacific Island Legal Association, Hawaiʻi Women Lawyers, ʻAhahui o Hawaiʻi, Environmental Law Society, and on the ETE team.

  • Sailed and conducted marine sampling throughout the Pacific
  • Loko iʻa enthusiast
  • Loves to surf and fish
  • Enjoys traveling the world
  • Loves cooking and watching the Food Network

Students Speak

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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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    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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    Coming from out-of-state, the tight-knit community of a small school like Richardson seemed intimidating. However, faculty and students alike are extremely welcoming and instantly calmed all fears.”
    Sam Smith
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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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    At Richardson, we’re learning how to be competent lawyers and, more importantly, good people.”
    Kenneth Go
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    There’s something special about being able to say, ‘I’m learning how to be a Richardson lawyer,’ that carries a sense of pride, community, and legacy.”
    Caroline Kikkawa
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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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    Before I started at Richardson, the idea of attending law school intimidated me. However, the amazing faculty, compassionate staff, and selfless student body made me feel like I belonged here.”
    MJ McDonald
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    I was working at the Al Lawati law firm which provides legal service to Oman Oil in Oman. I had previously practiced law in Iran since 2001.”
    Mojtaba Fallah
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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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