Susan Oki Mollway

Susan Oki Mollway

U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
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Biography

Born 1950 in Honolulu, HI

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
Nominated by William J. Clinton on January 7, 1997, to a seat vacated by Harold M. Fong. Confirmed by the Senate on June 22, 1998, and received commission on June 23, 1998. Served as chief judge, 2009-present.

Education:
University of Hawaii, B.A., 1971
University of Hawaii, M.A., 1973
Harvard Law School, J.D., 1981

Professional Career:
Private practice, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1981-1998
Adjunct professor of law, University of Hawaii School of Law, 1988-1989

Nominated to U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii, December 21, 1995; no Senate vote

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Hawaii
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Professional Experience
Judge
U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
- Current
Served as chief judge, 2009-present.
Attorney
Private practice, Honolulu, Hawaii
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Adjunct professor of law
University of Hawaii School of Law
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Education
Harvard Law School
J.D. (1981)
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University of Hawaii
M.A. (1973)
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University of Hawaii
B.A. (1971)
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Awards
Distinguished Service Award
Asian American Justice Center
Outstanding Judicial Achievement Award
Hawaii Women Lawyers
Heroes 2000
Harvard Asian American Intercollegiate Conference
Trailblazer Award
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
Outstanding Woman Lawyer of the Year Award
Hawaii Women Lawyers Association
Professional Associations
Hawaii Women Lawyer’s Association
Member
Current
Activities: Past Director
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Hawaii Women’s Legal Foundation
Member
Current
Activities: Past Secretary and Director
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Federal Judges Association, District Judges Association, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, American Law Institute
Member
Current
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American Judicature Society
Director
Current
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Hawaii State Bar
Member
- Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
United States District Court, District of Hawaii
Website
Federal Judicial Center Biography
Contact & Map
United States District Court
District of Hawaii
300 Ala Moana Blvd C-338
HONOLULU, HI 96850
Telephone: (808) 541-1300