HONOLULU — Justice Sabrina S. McKenna was awarded an honorary doctorate in Philosophy by Ryukyu University President Mutsumi Nishida. The prestigious recognition was bestowed upon Justice McKenna before her keynote address at the March 17 symposium on How the Law Addresses DV.
According to the article, the honorary doctorate received by Justice McKenna marks a significant milestone for Ryukyu University, being only the 44th in the universityʻs 74-year history. President Nishida highlighted Justice McKenna's long-standing contributions to the university, stating, "Justice McKenna has been lecturing to Ryukyu University law students annually since 2004 about the U.S. and Hawaii legal systems and laws regarding gender and LGBTQ issues."
Moreover, the article mentions that Ryukyu University has established educational ties with the William S. Richardson School of Law through the spring vacation Hawaii Law Study Tour, which began in 2004 and has expanded to include participation from four other Japanese law departments.
President Nishida also acknowledged Justice McKenna's dedication to educating students in Okinawa, noting, "Justice McKenna has made several visits to Okinawa since 2009 to lecture on these subjects, including our laws on domestic violence."
In closing, the article extends congratulations to Justice McKenna, recognizing her ongoing efforts to impart knowledge on crucial legal topics to students and professors, as well as her commitment to promoting goodwill globally.