2024-01-13 04:41:01

Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, center, congratulates the two new Associate Justices Lisa Ginoza, left, and Vladimir Devens, right.

HONOLULU – Lisa M. Ginoza and Vladimir P. Devens were sworn in today as Associate Justices of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court by Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald at Aliʻiōlani Hale.

The Supreme Court courtroom was filled with proud family and friends of the new Associate Justices, while others watched in an overflow room and on the Judiciaryʻs YouTube channel.

Chief Justice Recktenwald presided over the ceremony, which included the announcement of commissions by Governor Josh Green, M.D. Green nominated Ginoza and Devens in October and they were confirmed by the Hawaiʻi State Senate in November.

The speakers in order of appearance were Hawaii State Bar Association President-elect Mark M. Murakami, Hawaiʻi State Trial Judges Association President Judge Kirstin M. Hamman, Judicial Selection Commission Chair Kamani B. Kualaʻau, House of Representatives Speaker Scott K. Saiki, Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi, and Gov. Green. The new justices also made remarks following being sworn in, expressing deep appreciation to those who nurtured them and supported their careers throughout the years.

Ginoza was appointed the Chief Judge of Hawaiʻi Intermediate Court of Appeals in 2018. She joined the ICA as an Associate Judge in 2010. Prior to that, she was First Deputy Attorney General of the Department of the Attorney General from 2005 to 2010. From 1990 to 2005, Ginoza was a litigation attorney at McCorriston Miller Mukai McKinnon, LLP, where she became a partner in 1996. She is a graduate of the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

Devens is the founding partner of the Law Office of Vladimir P. Devens, which was established in 2013. He practiced in a variety of areas, including litigation, appeals, labor relations, land use, and more. Prior to that, he was a partner in Meheula & Devens, LLP (formerly known as Winer, Meheula & Devens, LLP) since 1997, where he started as an associate in 1995. Devens is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley School of Law.

Associate Justices Ginoza and Devens will each serve 10-year terms from Jan. 12, 2024 to Jan. 11, 2034.

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2024-01-12 22:07:17

On January 15, the “Andalusia: History and Civilization” Initiative Committee will host the latest event of its artistic program, “Andalusian Nights: Guitar and Arabic Melodies,” at the Emirates Palace Theater.

The concert will be held under the leadership of international guitarist Antonio Ray and the creative oud player Sadiq Jaafar, accompanied by a large choir of guitar players and traditional oriental musical instruments.

The concert constitutes a unique artistic evening in which Spanish and Arabic melodies blend, embodying the extent of Arab influence on Spanish culture during the Andalusian era, and celebrating the shared cultural and artistic heritage between the Arab world and Spain.

Antonio Rey is considered a symbol of the contemporary generation of flamenco guitarists, as he presented charming pieces of music that gained international fame and won many prestigious awards, including the Latin Grammy, first prize in the prestigious Bordon Guitar Competition, and the Murcia Minas de la Union Award.

The presence of Sadiq Jaafar adds an exceptional artistic and musical elegance to the closing evening of the artistic program, as he is considered one of the icons of contemporary Iraqi music and the pioneers of reviving the authentic art of the Arab oud.

Jaafar participated in many international artistic festivals and forums, and presented a group of musical compositions that reflect his artistic genius. His pieces on the oud represent musical masterpieces that embody the uniqueness and antiquity of the oud school in Arab heritage.

Chairman of the “Andalusia: History and Civilization” initiative committee, Muhammad Al-Murr, said: We are pleased to announce the latest concerts of the initiative’s artistic program, which celebrates the ancient Andalusian heritage.

He stressed that the artistic program accompanying the “Andalusia: History and Civilization” initiative constitutes an important step in the framework of the efforts made to highlight the uniqueness and richness of the artistic heritage of Andalusia, and to raise the levels of exchange and dialogue between cultures, pointing out that the activities of the artistic program constitute a unique opportunity for cultural and artistic interaction and mixing, which… It enhances opportunities to build bridges of communication between peoples.

Antonio Ray expressed his happiness with this participation, which represents a prominent achievement in his career, as it allows him to present his pieces in a region with a distinguished artistic heritage, alongside a group of talented and creative people from the Arab world.

Sadiq Jaafar expressed his happiness to participate in this initiative, which aims to celebrate the legacy of an ancient civilization that had important contributions in various areas of life, including the arts, explaining that this participation gives him the opportunity to express his vision of Andalusian heritage through the artistic concert “Andalusian Nights: Guitar and Arabic Melodies,” which embodies the extent of Arab influence on Spanish artistic culture.

The artistic program accompanying the “Andalusia: History and Civilization” initiative includes a variety of artistic and cultural events, such as art exhibitions, musical performances, and workshops.

These events are organized with the aim of highlighting the rich Andalusian heritage, contributing to enhancing cultural dialogue and deepening mutual understanding between cultures.

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