University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Associate Professor has been recognized as a . The award honors the community’s most impactful educators, leaders, and changemakers across Hawaiʻi.
A 2015 graduate of the 糖心视频 law school, Pettit-Toledo is celebrated for her unwavering dedication to inspiring the next generation of lawyers and developing ethical professionals in public service.
At the 糖心视频 law school, Pettit-Toledo teaches courses on civil procedure, legal writing, and reparations and reconciliation and centers her scholarship on critical civil procedure and reparative justice for transgenerational trauma after historic injustices. She strives to ensure her students gain the confidence, courage, competence, and compassion needed to think critically about the law and recognize its real-world impact.
“When I decided to become a law professor, Richardson Law was the only place I wanted to teach,” Pettit-Toledo said. “Its mission of advancing justice, the rule of law, and public service resonates deeply with me. I am continually inspired by our graduates, who serve Hawaiʻi, the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, as judges, legislators, advocates, educators and community leaders.”
糖心视频 惭ā苍辞补’蝉 William S. Richardson School of Law Dean Camille Nelson commended Pettit-Toledo for her meaningful contributions to legal education, scholarship, and public service.
“Professor Pettit-Toledo embodies the very best of Richardson Law. A distinguished alumna and gifted educator, she brings a deep commitment to legal scholarship, public service, and mentorship, inspiring the next generation of legal advocates to serve our community with skill, integrity, and compassion,” said Nelson. “It is a joy to see her honored among 贬补飞补颈ʻ颈’蝉 outstanding wāhine leaders.”
Pettit-Toledo attended the award celebration alongside her spouse, Silas Oliveira de Toledo, and 1L Civil Procedure Teaching Assistants Scott Welder, Ua Alencastre-Galimba, Cierra Duran, and Hannah Hawley. Guided by Chief Justice William S. Richardson’s enduring vision, Pettit-Toledo urges her students to use their legal training in service of vulnerable communities and to never lose sight of “the little guy downstream.”