William M. Kaneko
Stockholder/Director
Phone: (808) 524-1800
Fax: (808) 524-4591
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Low profile, high impact. It's a successful approach for government relations attorney Bill Kaneko. Kaneko, whose law practice focuses on government relations and administrative law, is well-versed in the workings of Hawai`i's government and business sectors, the legislative and regulatory process, as well as federal, state and city government agencies. For companies interested in entering Hawai`i, as well as established businesses seeking to reposition or strengthen their presence, Kaneko provides counsel on strategic planning, coalition building, lobbying and leveraging strategic relationships. His background in politics and public policy also brings into perspective the state's key issues, such as healthcare, energy, education, economic development and sustainability, as they relate to the client's interests.
Practice Areas
Government Relations
Administrative Law
Public Finance Law
Government Relations
- Strategic planning and development
- Interacting with federal, state and city government agencies in Hawai`i
- Guidance through governmental and regulatory processes
- Designing and implementing community relations initiatives
- Creating strategic networks and coalitions with community and corporate Partners
- Lobbying, issues management and public advocacy
- Drafting legislation and presenting testimony before legislative and administrative agencies
Administrative Law
- Representation before federal, State and county government agencies
Public Finance Law
- Provide counsel for the issuance of municipal bonds
Affiliations
- Transition Director for Governor Neil Abercrombie (2010-2011)
- Hawai`i Institute for Public Affairs
- Founder, President & CEO (2000-current)
- Asian Pacific Islander American Vote
- Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP)
- `Olelo Community Television
- Mental Health Association of Hawai`i
- Japanese American Citizens League
- National Vice President (1990-1994)
- Honolulu Chapter President (1990-1993)
- University of Puget Sound National Alumni Board
- Hawaii State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
Awards and Recognition
- Best Lawyers in America
- Government Relations Law (2009-present)
- Honolulu Magazine Best Lawyers in Hawai`i
- Government Relations Law (2009-present)
- U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General's Award for Public Service
- ACLU of Hawaii Alan Saunders Award for Achievements in Civil Liberties
- Japanese American Citizens League
- National JACLer of the Biennium
- Honolulu Chapter's Distinguished Service Award
- National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Trailblazer Award
- CORO Foundation Fellowship in Public Affairs
- University of Puget Sound
- Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree (LL.D) (2003)
Teaching Positions
- University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, Honors Program
- Lecturer, Research & Public Policy (2005-2006)
Admitted to Practice
- Hawai`i
- U.S. District Court for the District of Hawai`i
Education
- Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America (J.D.)
- University of Puget Sound (B.A.)
Past Positions
- Campaign Manager, Neil Abercrombie for Governor
- Director of Asian Pacific Affairs, Democratic National Committee
- Planning & Policy Analyst, Governor John D. Waihee III
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