Goodsill proudly congratulates Partner Rosemarie S.J. Sam, who was recognized as Hawai‘i Community Foundation’s 2025 Outstanding Professional Advisor in Philanthropy.
The annual celebration, held on October 21, 2025, at Café Julia, honors professional advisors who guide their clients in achieving meaningful charitable goals and who help strengthen philanthropy throughout the state.
Rose was recognized for her exceptional dedication to clients and to the community — giving generously of her time, talents, and expertise in the areas of estate planning, trust and probate administration, and trust litigation.
A lifelong Honolulu resident, Rose has served as President of the Hawai‘i Estate Planning Council, Treasurer of the Hawai‘i State Bar Foundation, and a board member of the Bishop Museum. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, an Advisory Committee member of the Hawai‘i Tax Institute, and a member of the Judiciary’s Committee on Uniform Probate Code and Probate Court Practices
Goodsill attorneys Ed Saffery, Lisa Bail, Ray Okada, Judy Lee, Matt Ezer, Joelle Yamamoto, Kenory Khuy, Kristin Fujiyama, and Vasana Chiu joined in the celebration to honor Rose’s outstanding contributions to the field and the community.
