EDUCATION
Juris Doctor, JD,
August 2013 – December 2014
Honolulu, Hawaii, USAWilliam 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, USAWilliam S. Richardson School of Law - University of Hawaii at Manoa
LLM Class Commencement Speaker
Bachelor of Law, LLB,
March 2002 – October 2005
Hamilton, New ZealandTe 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, USABrigham 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, USABrigham 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, USABrigham 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, USAHonorable 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, USAJohn 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 IslandsCook 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 IslandsMinistry 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, AthleticDepartment – 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 IslandsResearcher – 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