David Y. Ige | Office of the Governor News Release: Governor Ige appoints Holly T.M. Shikada to succeed Clare Connors as state Attorney General

Gubernatorial News Release: Governor Ige Appoints Holly TM Shikada to succeed Clare Connors as Attorney General

Posted on December 8, 2021 in Departmental News, Newsroom

HONOLULU – Governor David Ige has appointed Holly TM Shikada as Attorney General for the State of Hawaii. Shikada will succeed Clare Connors, who was confirmed by the US Senate on December 7th as US attorney for the district of Hawaii. Connors’ resignation will take effect at the end of the day on Friday, December 10th.

Shikada has been the first deputy since March of this year. She is a 30-year veteran in the Attorney General’s department after serving 18 years as the supervising assistant attorney general for the education department. She previously headed a unit within the department focused on ensuring compliance with a class action lawsuit known as the Felix Consent Decree. Shikada also served in the Family Law section of the division and began her legal career in a private practice with the law firm Fujiyama Duffy & Fujiyama.

Holly’s experience and expertise enables her to take on this vital role non-stop, whether as representing the state in legal proceedings, directing investigations, advising on legal matters or in other roles as the state’s chief judicial and law enforcement officer. “Said Governor Ige.

“I am honored to continue my service as Attorney General for the State of Hawaii, and I am grateful to Governor Ige for entrusting me with this amazing opportunity and responsibility. I have the pleasure of working with some of the best and brightest attorneys in the state, and I look forward to supporting their efforts to make Hawaii a better place. I also want to congratulate Clare and wish her all the best in her new role as Hawaii District Attorney. I know our friendship will result in a great partnership between the Attorney General and the Justice Department. “

said Shikada.

Shikada attended the University of Hawai’i, Manoa, where she earned a BA in Accounting and a Law Degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law.

Their appointment requires confirmation by the Senate.

Governor Ige also expressed his deep appreciation to Clare Connors for her outstanding leadership. “I wish Clare all the best as she continues her civil service in her new role. I know we will continue to work together on behalf of the people of the state of Hawaii, ”said Governor Ige.

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Office of the Governor News Release: Governor Ige appoints Holly T.M. Shikada to succeed Clare Connors as state Attorney General