Rep. Souza is for the People
Kanani is a licensed attorney in the State of Hawai'i and Washington D.C. From K-6th grade, Kanani attended Maryknoll Grade School. She is a 2003 Kamehameha Schools' graduate.
Kanani holds a B.A. from the University of Southern California in political science with a minor in cinema/television, a Master's degree in education (curriculum and instruction) from Chaminade University, a Juris Doctor from the University of Hawai'i, William S. Richardson School of Law, and a Master of Laws in Environmental Law, Natural Resources Law and Energy Law from Lewis and Clark Law School.
Kanani has worked in the public sector and in private practice. She was also a Lecturer at the University of Hawaii, West O'ahu where she teaches business law.
Past Involvement: Past Involvement:
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NCAA Division I athlete, USC Women's Rowing Team
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Summer Extern, Honorable David Alan Ezra, United States District Court
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Intern to Chief Division Counsel, Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Former Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, City & County of Honolulu
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Featured Movie Blog Writer for The Honolulu Advertiser
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Advisory Board Member, Caring for Hawai'i Neonates (An organization of neonatal nurses)
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Board Member, ACLU of Hawai'i
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NCAA Division I athlete, USC Women's Rowing Team
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Summer Extern, Honorable David Alan Ezra, United States District Court
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Intern to Chief Division Counsel, Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Former Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, City & County of Honolulu
Our Mission
Working for the residents of District 43
Dear Community Member,
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As an independent thinker, I work in the same manner, separate from party lines and special interests. I work for the people of my district and the people of the State of Hawaiʻi. The mission of our office is simple: representing the best interests of our community members. The engagement of our community members is an integral part of the work that I do, and I encourage all of you to reach out and share your thoughts with me about issues that matter to you or community improvements you would like to see implemented.
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With aloha,
