University of Hawai’i at Mānoa | William S. Richardson School of Law

Policies and Practices that Impact the Student Experience

Nondiscrimination Policy

This school has a nondiscrimination policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of:

• Sexual Orientation
• Gender Identity
• Gender Expression

Chosen Name

Chosen name can be used. Chosen name appears:

• Automatically on orientation name tag/materials
• Automatically on faculty class rosters

Pronouns

• Faculty and staff are encouraged but not required to include in email signatures
• Students can indicate on law school application
• Students can indicate on name tags during orientation

Resources and Opportunities

• LGBTQ+ student organization(s)

Faculty

• School has a diversity, equity, and inclusion faculty committee

Local Community

• LGBTQ+ specific events   
• Pride events           

Navigating William S. Richardson School of Law

Questions about financial aid

Heather Smith-Lee
lawfnaid@hawaii.edu

Questions about LGBTQ+ resources available on and/or off campus

Trisha Y. Nakamura
Trisha.Y.Nakamura@hawaii.edu

Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns

Trisha Y. Nakamura
Trisha.Y.Nakamura@hawaii.edu

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)

Trisha Y. Nakamura
Trisha.Y.Nakamura@hawaii.edu

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni

Trisha Y. Nakamura
Trisha.Y.Nakamura@hawaii.edu