Kristin S. Shigemura
About Kristin S. Shigemura
Kristin S. Shigemura is a lawyer based in Honolulu, HI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. Kristin S. Shigemura is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Cades Schutte LLP
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1997 and University of California Berkeley, BA, graduated 1994
Location: Honolulu, HI
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