Melvin Yoshio KANESHIGE

Background

Kaneshige, Melvin Yoshio was born on October 4, 1948 in Honolulu. Son of Tokuo and Stella Yoshiko (Nakamura) Kaneshige.

Education

Harvard University (Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, 1970). University of Pennsylvania (M.C.P., 1975. Juris Doctor, 1975). Member, Planning Commission, City and County of Honolulu, 1977-1980.

Career

Associate, Chun, Kerr, Dodd and Kaneshige, Honolulu, 1975-1977; partner, Chun, Kerr, Dodd and Kaneshige, Honolulu, 1978-1985; managing partner, Chun, Kerr, Dodd and Kaneshige, Honolulu, 1985-1993.

Achievements

• Melvin Yoshio Kaneshige has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Aloha United Way, Honolulu, 1977-1984. Member City and County Planning Commission, Honolulu, 1977-1980. Member City and County ComprehensiveZoning Code Revision Committee, Honolulu, 1984-1985.

Trustee Palama Settlement, Honolulu, 1977-1983, 85-91, Honolulu Bible Church, 1985-1991. Trustee History Hawaii Foundation, since 1993, chairman preservation review committee. Member American Bar Association, Hawaii State Bar Association (director) young lawyers section, director, chairman various committees), American Planning Association, Plaza Club. M C.

Connections

Married Nancy Eleanor Pace, September 18, 1982.

Father:

Tokuo Kaneshige

Mother:

Stella Yoshiko (Nakamura) Kaneshige

Spouse:

Nancy Eleanor Pace