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Torkildson Katz, A Law Corporation, is proud to announce the appointment of two new Directors at the firm - Andrew Chianese and Rachel Miyashiro. Attorney Andrew D. Chianese works in the litigation department at our law firm. Mr. Chianese has experience handling business litigation, construction litigation, and real property and commercial litigation. He has worked...

Torkildson Katz, A Law Corporation, will present the highly anticipated 30th Annual Employment Law Seminar on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, at Sheraton Waikiki. This full-day event will provide you with up-to-the-minute information on the latest significant developments in employment law. Our team of experienced attorneys will share their extensive firsthand knowledge and expertise on the...

Joseph A. Ernst, a Director at Torkildson Katz, has been elected the Vice Chairman of the Board for Shriners Children’s Hawaii. This appointment is a reflection of his dedication and tireless work to make our community a better place through public service and generosity. As Vice Chairman of the Board, Mr. Ernst will provide oversight...

How Pay Transparency and Equal Pay, and Proposed Amendments and Recent Developments to the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, will Impact Employers On Tuesday, August 22, John Knorek will offer Hawaii Employers Council members an informational webinar about preparing for 2024 — what the recent new law on pay transparency and equal pay, and proposed Rule...

Torkildson, Katz, Hetherington, Harris & Knorek, Attorneys at Law is proud to announce that six of its directors were included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. First published in 1983, Best Lawyers is one of the most well-known and respected publications in the legal world. Because inclusion in the publication is...

Chambers and Partners, which produces comprehensive rankings and insight into the world's leading lawyers, has recognized Torkildson, Katz, Hetherington, Harris & Knorek, Attorneys at Law, as a top labor and employment law firm (Band 1) in Hawaii in its 2021 Chambers USA Guide. In addition to firm-wide recognition, Chambers and Partners has recognized the following...

Torkildson Katz, A Law Corporation, will present the 29th Annual Employment Law Seminar in person and virtually from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in the Hawaii Ballroom at Sheraton Waikiki. Online registration closes on Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. This year’s Employment Law Seminar will include a full day of timely information...