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Portrait of Moana Numanga

Moana Numanga

Assistant Professor
Faculty of Business & Government

Heber J. Grant Building 229

EDUCATION


Juris Doctor, JD,

 August 2013 – December 2014

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
William S. Richardson School of Law – University of Hawaii at Manoa

Advanced J.D. Program – including Labor Law and Immigration Law

Master of Law, LLM,

August 2011 – May 2012

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
William S. Richardson School of Law - University of Hawaii at Manoa

LLM Class Commencement Speaker

Bachelor of Law, LLB,

March 2002 – October 2005

Hamilton, New Zealand
Te Piringa School of Law – University of Waikato, New Zealand    

First-equal: National Maori Moot Court - 5 New Zealand Law Schools represented; 8 Participants

Student Leadership: Te Whakahiapo - Waikato Maori Law Students Assn., & Waikato Law Student Assn.

Bachelor of Science, Biological Science,

September 1992 December 1999, 2005

Laie, Hawaii, USA
Brigham Young University, Hawaii

BAR ADMISSIONS


New Zealand Law Society, October 2005

Cook Islands Law Society, November 2007

EXPERIENCE


Assistant Professor – Faculty of Business & Government

August 2021 – Present Laie, Hawaii, USA

Brigham Young University, Hawaii

Teach approximately 30 semester credit hours per year across three semesters in the subject areas of Business Management, including but not limited to Human Resources and Organizational Leadership.

Actively engaged in the programs and activities of the Business Management Faculty, including scholarship, creative endeavor, ongoing professional development, and university service.


Adjunct Faculty

Sep 2018 – April 2019

Laie, Hawaii, USA
Brigham Young University–Hawaii 

 Teaching Religious studies, and Human Resource Management to undergraduate students

Developing and Managing the Class Syllabus and ensuring the class meets university standards

Planning and creating lectures, grading assignments and assessing grades.

Human Resources Generalist

August 2017 – August 2021

Laie, Hawaii, USA

Brigham Young University, Hawaii

Manager of Employment, Training and Development – Oversee all Employment matters, Legal Compliance, Assist in the development and facilitation of Manager training program, campus training.

Recruitment and sourcing for all high level positions at the university – managing integrity of selection

Title IX Deputy Coordinator/Investigator – ATIXA certified – Title IX Coordinator Level One, Civil Rights Investigator Level One, HECP certified investigator; 504 Disability – ATIXA Certification

Equal Employment Opportunity Officer – Responsible for Title VII claims and investigations

Law Clerk

April 2016 – April 2017

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Honorable Judge Bert I. Ayabe / Jennette H. Castagnetti – State of Hawaii Judiciary   

Experience with civil litigation as Law Clerk in the Hawaii First Circuit Court

Bailiff responsibilities in the Hawaii First Circuit Court – Foreclosure Court

Performs professional legal research and analysis on complex legal issues related to Foreclosure and Real Property, including preparing draft memoranda summaries of assigned cases

Immigration Intern

August 2014 – January 2015

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

John Egan – Attorney at Law, LLC – Migration Counsel

Represent clients with DAPA Applications in US Immigration Court hearing

Investigate facts, documentation and compliance issues in preparation for a trial in Immigration Court;

Interview respondents, gather background information and documents for court submission

Legal Counsel

 May 2006 – May 2011

Rarotonga, Cook Islands                                              
Cook Islands Trust Corporation Limited

Provide legal services regarding establishment and administration of trust structures and business entities

Manage processes involving sale, purchase, lease, custody and distribution of trust assets

Led legal services in compliance and US tax reporting obligations;

Manage discussions with Government agencies to review and update Financial services legislation

Supervise legal and administrative staff and create professional development initiatives 

Adjunct Faculty

June 2006-December 2006 Rarotonga, Cook Islands         

University of the South Pacific

Teaching Legal studies to undergraduate students via remote learning

Developing and Managing the Class Syllabus and ensuring the class meets university standards

Planning and creating lectures, grading assignments and assessing grades.

High School Science Teacher

January - December 2001

Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Ministry of Education – Tereora College   

Plan, prepare and present teaching programs; set and mark assignments and tests

Assess students' work for internally assessed components of qualifications

INTERNSHIPS


Legal Intern

September 2013 – December 2013 Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

Family Court (O`ahu First Circuit)     

Volunteer as an intern with Judge Browning; assess court procedures and analyze applicable legislation

Provide legal research in Divorce Division and discuss cases and recommendations with Staff Attorney

Analyze hearings in Drug, Divorce and Paternity Court to identify processes and techniques in court

Legal Intern

January 2014 – July 2014

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA                                  University of Hawaii at Manoa, Athletic

Department – Compliance Division

Analyze and update Department Policy relevant to NCAA Rules and Interpretations

Analyze and update Policy for Drug Testing

Draft Policy for Booster Education and involvement in Local Sports Clubs in accordance to NCAA Division 1 Rules and Interpretations

VOLUNTEER

January – May 2011

Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Researcher – Proposal Writer
Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority               
Assist CEO for Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority to improve existing trust legislation

Analyze existing trust legislation and recommend areas for improvement and growth for trust industry

Prepare proposal and presentation to secure funding to engage services of legal drafting specialist

CV Last Revised January 1, 2024

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