News, Events & Awards

News, Events & Awards

See how our attorneys are shaping the legal landscape through commentary on important client issues, professional development seminars, and national and local designations.

Carlsmith Welcomes Kai Wang Back to Honolulu Office

Kai Wang has rejoined the firm as a partner based in the Honolulu office. Wang’s practice will focus on real estate, land use, hospitality and cross-border investment.

Joanne Lo Grimes Distinguished with Hawaii Women Lawyers Award

Joanne Lo Grimes, a partner in Carlsmith Ball’s Honolulu office, has been recognized as the  2016 Outstanding Woman Lawyer of the Year  by Hawaii Women Lawyers.

Joseph A. Ball honored as Lawyer of the Century

The Long Beach Bar Association celebrated its centennial anniversary and honored Joseph A. Ball as “Lawyer of the Century."

Kenji Price and Melissa H. Lambert to serve as lawyer delegates to the U.S. District Court Judicial Conference

Of Counsel Kenji M. Price and Melissa H. Lambert have both been selected by the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii to serve a three-year term as lawyer delegates at Hawaii's annual United States District Court Conference.

Carlsmith Ball Announces Hiring of Ian Wesley-Smith and Derek Simon as Associates in Honolulu Office

HONOLULU - December 22, 2016-Carlsmith Ball ​is pleased to announce Ian Wesley-Smith and Derek Simon have joined the firm as associates in the firm's Honolulu office.

Carlsmith Ball Law Firm Awarded Top Honor By U.S. News & World Report

Carlsmith Ball LLP has been named one of the "Best Law Firms" in the 2017 U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers list of firms.

Carlsmith Ball Lawyers Recognized In The Best Lawyers In America 2017

Carlsmith Ball is pleased to announce that 24 attorneys from its Hawaii offices have been selected for inclusion in the 2017 edition of Best Lawyers in America.

Market Manipulation Stifled On State Level

This article examines the Supreme Court ruling of Merrill Lynch et al. v. Manning and its implications for future securities-related lawsuits in Hawaii.

Hawaii Super Lawyers 2016

Nine Carlsmith Ball attorneys have been named to the 2016 Hawaii Super Lawyers List by Super Lawyers ®.

Carlsmith Ball Attorneys Improve Rankings Among Top Lawyers In Chambers USA 2016

The firm upheld its practice area rankings in five categories, while 14 attorneys were honored as individuals on the Chambers USA 2016 list.