HSBA Young Lawyers Division

About Us

Young Lawyers Division (YLD) is automatic for all HSBA members until the end of the calendar year in which you turn 36 years old or if you have been in practice less than five years anywhere. See our Bylaws for more information.

The YLD aims to provide its members with opportunities for professional development, to promote camaraderie among members, and to equip members with the skills to grow, thrive, and promote the public welfare.

We invite and encourage members to take an active role in the YLD! Contact us at [email protected] with questions, comments, or suggestions. Feel free to join us at our monthly meetings. See our current meeting schedule.

The YLD is a proud affiliate of the Young Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association (ABA). For more information regarding the ABA YLD activities and resources, see the ABA YLD website.

- Addison Bonner, HSBA YLD President

YLD Board Members (left to right): Michi Momose, Kyleigh Nakasone, Leo Shimizu, Nelisa Asato, Christopher St. Sure, Addison Bonner, Jasmine Wong, Sabrina Kawana, Ryan Kanaka’ole, Kelden Waltjen
Not pictured: Marissa Agena, Nicole Bowman, Christilei Hessler, Tiffany Kaeo, Kristen Spees Marchello and Daniel Padilla

2020 YLD Board of Officers and Directors

PositionFull NameTerm StartTerm End
PresidentKelcie Kiyomi Nagata1/1/2024 12:00:00 AM12/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
Vice PresidentChad Ken Lee Au1/1/2024 12:00:00 AM12/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
SecretaryDanica Lee Swenson1/1/2024 12:00:00 AM12/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
TreasurerAmberlynn Otara Alualu1/1/2024 12:00:00 AM12/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director - OahuJarrett Dempsey1/1/2023 12:00:00 AM12/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director - OahuKylie Iwalani Takafuji1/1/2024 12:00:00 AM12/31/2025 12:00:00 AM
Director - OahuLauren Keiko Watanabe1/1/2023 12:00:00 AM12/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director - OahuJacob Troy Tokunaga1/1/2023 12:00:00 AM12/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director - OahuChristopher Tong-Nyong Han1/1/2024 12:00:00 AM12/31/2025 12:00:00 AM
Director - KauaiTyler Christian Saito1/1/2023 12:00:00 AM12/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director - MauiFrank Moe Loyd, Jr.1/1/2024 12:00:00 AM12/31/2025 12:00:00 AM
Director - OahuLucy Elizabeth Brown1/1/2024 12:00:00 AM12/31/2025 12:00:00 AM
Director - OahuRaven Julia Sevilleja1/1/2023 12:00:00 AM12/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director - OahuDaylin-Rose H Y L G Heather1/1/2023 12:00:00 AM12/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director - East HawaiiIan Robert Wesley-Smith1/1/2023 12:00:00 AM12/31/2024 12:00:00 AM

YLD Projects & Committees

Member Services & Development

2019 Chair: Summer H. Kaiawe


Description: YLD Directors coordinate professional legal and personal development opportunities to help enrich HSBA members both in their professional careers and personal lives. Timeframe: January 2019 – December 2019, ongoing basis.

Timeframe: January 2019 – December 2019, ongoing basis.

2019 Committee Members:

  • Summer H. Kaiawe

Social Networking & Media

2019 Chair: Daniel J. Padilla


Description: YLD Directors coordinate YLD social media platforms, which include Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. At least one member of the Social Networking Committee is expected to attend YLD events to provide timely information to YLD’s social network.

Timeframe: January 2019 – December 2019, ongoing basis.

2019 Committee Members:

  • Marissa Y. Agena
  • Michelle Ching
  • Summer H. Kaiawe

YLD Socials

2019 Chair: Cameron Holm


Description: YLD Directors coordinate and schedule various gatherings and networking opportunities for HSBA members to help promote camaraderie and civility.

Timeframe: January 2019 – December 2019, ongoing basis.

2019 Committee Members:

  • Christilei Hessler
  • Summer H. Kaiawe
  • Christopher St. Sure
  • Kelden Waltjen

Annual Projects

How to Volunteer or Get Involved

We invite and encourage members to take an active role in Young Lawyers Division!