Harley Broyles | William S. Richardson School of Law

Harley Broyles

Class of 2022

Harley is a first-year law student, the first in her family to be attending law school. She is also a first-generation college graduate, earning three degrees in Administration of Justice, Sociology, and Political Science from the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo. She also earned certificates in Pre-Law, Hawaiian Culture, and Multidisciplinary Hawaiian Studies in her undergrad. In the time she has spent at Richardson so far, she has joined multiple clubs including Phi Delta Phi, Ahahui o Hawai‘i, Advocates for Public Interest Law, Hawai‘i Women Lawyers, and Students with Keiki. Harley was born and raised in Hanapēpē on the island of Kaua‘i and is ecstatic to be representing her small-town community at this prestigious law school. Harley plans  to focus on Native Hawaiian Law and Family Law while at Richardson and hopes to work to better her community with a nonprofit or public interest position when she graduates from Richardson.

  • Giving birth to her first child, a baby boy, in November 2019.
  • Sagittarius who loves horoscopes.
  • Loves to work out and lift weights.
  • Knew she wanted to be a lawyer since she was a child.
  • Favorite things: Dogs, the color yellow, cupcakes, and singing.

Students Speak

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    I chose UH because they offer a specialization in Criminal law. The other reason is the fact that I wanted to live in Hawai'i.”
    Katharina
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    It is because Richardson allows me to obtain the legal knowledge to give back to my ‘ohana, kaiāulu, and lāhui, that I am able to remain rooted in who I am as a kanaka maoli.”
    Tehani Louis-Perkins
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    All of my classmates are so encouraging and willing to help. We really are one big ‘ohana!”
    Turner Wong
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    I was working at the Al Lawati law firm which provides legal service to Oman Oil in Oman. I had previously practiced law in Iran since 2001.”
    Mojtaba Fallah
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    The student body has been gracious and keeps a good balance between academics and social engagements.”
    Nicole
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    How connected the Law School is. Big time player on a small island. How many incoming 1Ls met three Supreme Court Justices the first week and continue to?”
    Beverlyn Simina
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    The atmosphere at Richardson is filled with support, respect, and kindness that creates a truly unique law school experience. I am grateful that I am constantly surrounded by a community that has a desire to create change.”
    Kym Kanenaka
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    I am proud to be a member of the Richardson ohana, where I am surrounded by the most down-to-earth, intelligent, and driven group of people I have ever met.”
    David Abitbol
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    UH Richardson is the best law school if you intend to practice law in Hawaii and want to give back to your community, family, and mentors.”
    Kendrick Chang
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    There’s a strong sense of belonging when you step onto campus. Whatever the day is going to throw at you, whatever the next challenge may be, you’ve got people ready to fight right alongside you.”
    Kelly Kwan

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