Bethany C.K. Ace

Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert, one of Honolulu’s most prestigious law firms, has hired Bethany C.K. Ace as its newest Associate. Ace is a member of the company’s appellate practice, real estate and construction, and dispute resolution practice groups.

Licensed since 2006, she has six years of litigation experience before the Hawaii State Courts and the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii.

“We are pleased to have Bethany join us and bring her litigation expertise to our firm,” said Damon Key Vice President Michael Yoshida. “Her years of experience and professionalism will be a valuable asset to our clients.”

Ace was born in Honolulu and grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland before attending the University of Michigan for both her undergraduate and Juris Doctor (J.D.) degrees. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree  with high distinction and honors in Psychology and has achieved numerous academic honors including the William J. Branstrom Freshman prize. She received her J.D. degree in two and a half years through Michigan’s accelerated program while also serving as a LexisNexis student representative.

Founded in 1963, Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert serves the Hawaii business community with the connections and capabilities of an international practice, holding the highest standards for business law and commercial litigation. The firm is part of the Meritas network of more than 170 independent law firms in at least 60 countries, and the only representative in Hawaii. With more than 20 attorneys, the firm’s practice areas include: Bankruptcy & Creditor’s Rights; Business & Commercial; Dispute Resolution; Employment; Estate Planning; Immigration & Naturalization; Insurance; Intellectual Property; Land Use and Real Estate & Construction Law. Its office is located at 1003 Bishop Street on the 16^th floor. For more information, visit www.hawaiilawyer.com.