Environmental Law Program 30th anniversary postponed

The 30th anniversary of the William S. Richardson School of Law’s Environmental Law Program (ELP) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa scheduled for this coming weekend, March 6–8, has been postponed out of an abundance of caution because of issues arising from the coronavirus.

“Unfortunately, the coronavirus outbreak facing the global community and now affecting the U.S. has created unpredictable travel choices for our special guests and created unexpected challenges in this final week of planning this celebration,” said David Forman, ELP director and faculty specialist with the Ka Huli Ao Center for Excellence in Native Hawaiian Law.

Tickets will be refunded or can be used in the fall, when the event is expected to be held. To receive refunds, please email elphawaii@gmail.com

ELP was launched after the UH law school hired Casey Leigh (Jarman) in 1987. Since then, the program has awarded over 250 certificates and specializations in environmental law representing a mere subset of a much larger ‘ohana. 

“We hope, as everyone does, that the global health situation will stabilize in the coming months,” added Forman. “We expect to announce the rescheduled dates over the summer so people can plan ahead for what will certainly be a fabulous celebration.”

Forman said the program will continue working hard to raise funds for an ELP 30th Endowment for students. Contributions can be made on the UH Foundation website.