
Scot Z. Matayoshi
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Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
SCOT MATAYOSHI spent five years as a civil litigator in Hawaii, focusing on construction litigation, before joining Schlack Ito. While attending the University of Hawaii's William S. Richardson School of Law, Mr. Matayoshi was a member of the Jessup moot court team, competing internationally. Prior to law school, he spent three years teaching middle school science in Nanakuli, while simultaneously earning a Master of Education degree from the University of Hawaii. Mr. Matayoshi was honored with the Peace Day Hawaii award in 2009 for his work in Nanakuli.
Mr. Matayoshi is a Board Member of the Malama Honua Public Charter School Foundation, a member of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association's Legal Committee, and a member of the Ko'olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club. He is a member of the Pacific Century Fellows class of 2016 and also a member of the Hawaii State House of Representatives.
J.D., William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii, 2012
cum laude
M.Ed, College of Education, University of Hawaii, 2008
B.A., Claremont McKenna College, 2006
U.S. District Court of Hawaii
State Courts of Hawaii
Hawaii State Bar Association
Board Member, Malama Honua Public Charter School Foundation
Hawaii United Okinawa Association's Legal Committee
Ko'olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club
Pacific Century Fellows, Class of 2016
Super Lawyers Rising Star (2018-2022)
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2021-2023)