The Environmental Law Program faculty consists of a dynamic network of full-time law school faculty who regularly teach and contribute to the program; several lecturers who are experienced teachers, practitioners, and community leaders; and visiting distinguished faculty from other law schools. ELP’s faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for their expertise. They actively participate as scholars, teachers, advocates, and consultants on some of the most significant environmental issues in the State of Hawai‘i.
David M. Forman ’93
Co-Director, Environmental Law Program
Faculty Specialist, Ka Huli Ao Center for Excellence in Native Hawaiian Law
Bio
Email: dmforman@hawaii.edu
Richard Wallsgrove ’08
Co-Director, Environmental Law Program
Assistant Professor of Law
Bio
Email: wallsgro@hawaii.edu
Denise E. Antolini
Professor of Law
Regents’ Medalist for Excellence in Teaching
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs (2011 – 2019)
Former Director, Environmental Law Program
Bio
Email: antolini@hawaii.edu
Maxine Burkett
Professor of Law
Bio
Email: burkettm@hawaii.edu
D. Kapua‘ala Sproat ’98
Director, Ka Huli Ao Center for Excellence in Native Hawaiian Law
Professor of Law
Regents’ Medalist for Excellence in Teaching
Bio
Email: kapuas@hawaii.edu
Malia Akutagawa ’97
Associate Professor of Law
Bio
Email: maliaaku@hawaii.edu