
The Environmental Law Program is excited to introduce our two newest research associates, Alicia Fung and Alana Song. As research associates, they will support the continued growth and success of the program for the next two years under the guidance of ELP Director David Forman and Assistant Director Shalanda Baker.
Alicia Fung completed her undergraduate education at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, where she received a B.S. degree in civil engineering with a minor in business. Prior to law school, Alicia worked at Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co. Her experience in engineering has fostered an interest in the impact of development on the unique environment of Hawaiʻi.
When asked what she is looking forward to most regarding her work with ELP, Alicia replied, “I am very excited for the opportunity to be a part of the ELP team and contribute to the program’s growth and progress. I hope to gain as much as I can from this experience by exposing myself to the field of environmental law while developing valuable career skills.”
Alana Song was born and raised on Maui. She graduated from Kamehameha Schools where she studied in the Business and Leadership Academy Nā Kula Aʻo (specialized school). She continued her education at Loyola Marymount University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance. Alana’s passion for social justice and leadership first developed at LMU, while she was a student at the Ignatian Leadership Institute. Her interest in law grew as she served as President of the Business Law Society, culminating in her current pursuit at the William S. Richardson School of Law.
As a Native Hawaiian, Alana understands the importance of the land to the Native Hawaiian culture and way of life. Through her work with the Environmental Law Program, she hopes to gain further education and knowledge about the law in the context of land and environmental preservation so that she can serve and empower the Native Hawaiian community.
Welcome to the team Alicia and Alana!