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Mehana Witthans
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Biography

Mehana concentrates her practice in the areas of environmental law and general civil litigation.

Her environmental law practice covers transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters, helping clients navigate the complex environmental law scheme facing many Hawaii businesses.

In her general civil litigation practice, she works on premises liability and personal injury defense cases, among other areas.

Mehana graduated from the University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law with a Certificate in Environmental Law. During law school, she externed at Hawaiian Electric and was a Summer Associate at Goodsill.

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In her free time, Mehana enjoys yoga, going to the beach, and spending time with her family.

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Education

  • University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law, Honolulu, Hawaii
    • J.D. – 2025
    • Positions: Research Associate for the Environmental Law Program; Member and Co-Captain of the National Environmental Moot Court Team, Student Representative on the Faculty Hiring Committee; Ulu Lehua Scholar
  • Linfield University
    • B.S. – 2019
    • Major: Environmental Studies – Policy Focus
    • Honors: Certificate of Academic Excellence in Environmental Studies
    • Study Abroad: University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand (Fall 2018)
    • Track & Field (2015-2019), Linfield University’s Women’s Triple Jump Record Holder

Bar Admissions

  • Hawaii
  • U.S. District Court District of Hawaii

Practice Areas:

  • Environmental Laws and Compliance
  • Environmental Litigation
  • Litigation and Disputes
  • Premises Liability