Background
Richardson, William Shaw was born on December 22, 1919 in Honolulu. Son of Wilfred Kelelani and Amy Lan Kyau (Wung) Richardson.
Richardson, William Shaw was born on December 22, 1919 in Honolulu. Son of Wilfred Kelelani and Amy Lan Kyau (Wung) Richardson.
Bachelor, University Hawaii, 1941. Juris Doctor, University Cincinnati, 1943. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Cincinnati, 1967.
Sole practice law, 1946—1962. Lieutenant governor State of Hawaii, Honolulu, 1962—1966. Chief justice Supreme Court Hawaii, 1966—1982.
Trustee Bernice Pauahi Bishop Estate, 1983—2010. Chairman Democratic Party Hawaii, 1956—1962. Captain United States Army, 1943-1946.
Served to captain.AUS, 1943-1946. Member American Bar Association, Hawaii Bar Association.
Married Amy Corinne Ching, June21, 1947 (deceased). Children: Corinne, Barbara, William K. Bachelor of Arts, University Hawaii, 1941.