Goodsill is proud to announce that attorneys Deborah A. DiCristofaro, Kenory Khuy, and Steven Wall have been nominated for Hawaiʻi Business Magazine’s Emerging Legal Stars recognition.
This distinction highlights attorneys who demonstrate exceptional professional achievement, leadership, and commitment to the legal profession early in their careers.
Deborah A. DiCristofaro, a litigation associate, has developed a strong practice representing local and national clients in employment matters, insurance litigation and coverage, and complex commercial disputes. She is known for her analytical approach, attention to detail, and ability to deliver practical, results-oriented counsel. In addition to her client work, Deborah is actively engaged in advancing access to justice in Hawaiʻi through her volunteer service with the Honolulu Access to Justice Room, Hawaiʻi State Bar Association Legal Lines, and Volunteer Legal Services Hawaiʻi.
Kenory Khuy has distinguished herself through her work in estate planning, probate and trust administration, and civil litigation and appeals. A graduate of the William S. Richardson School of Law, Kenory brings valuable experience from her clerkships with the First Circuit Court of Hawaiʻi and the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court. She is also a recognized leader within the legal community, currently serving as Chair of the Hawaiʻi State Bar Association Probate and Estate Planning Section and as an Oʻahu Director for the HSBA Young Lawyers Division. Her continued involvement reflects a strong commitment to professional development and service.
Steven Wall has earned recognition for his strategic approach to legal counsel and his growing impact across Hawaiʻi’s business landscape. His practice spans captive insurance, insurance regulation, business transactions, construction, and healthcare. Steven has developed a notable presence in Hawaiʻi’s captive insurance sector, advising organizations on formation and operations while supporting long-term risk management strategies. His work reflects a balanced approach that integrates legal insight with practical business considerations.
These recognitions reflect the strength and depth of Goodsill’s next generation of attorneys and underscore the firm’s continued commitment to professional excellence, client service, and community engagement.