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Jesse K. Souki

Experienced land use attorney bringing projects to fruition.

20 years of experience
Real Estate Law, Gov & Administrative Law, Environmental Law ...
Hawaii

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Land Use Lawyer Helping Public and Private Landowners Implement Long-Range Vision through Strategic Action

Practice Areas

Real Estate Law: Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

Gov & Administrative Law: Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs

Environmental Law

Municipal Law

Additional Practice Areas

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
Land Use Law
Transportation Law

Fees

Not Currently Accepting Clients

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Hawaii
Since 2004

9th Circuit
Since 2009

Education

University of Hawaii - Manoa: B.A. | Economics

Seattle University School of Law: J.D. (2004) | Law; Honors: Moot Court Board, Order of the Barristers, Law Journal

University of Hawaii - Manoa: M.A. (1999) | Political Science

Awards

Leadership Institute, Fellow: Hawaii State Bar Association; 2009

Professional Associations

American Planning Assocation - Hawaii Chapter: Current

Lambda Alpha International: Current; Activities: Lambda Alpha International ( LAI ) is a global land economics society where top professionals connect. Membership is honorary and selective. Our 2000+ members make meaningful connections at the local chapter level, and with peers worldwide.

Hawaii State Bar Association, CLE Committee: Co-Chair; 2013 - Current

Natural Resources Section, Hawaii State Bar Association: Treasurer; 2012 - 2014

Natural Resources Section, Hawaii State Bar Association: Section Chair; 2011 - 2012

Natural Resources Section, Hawaii State Bar Association: Program Chair; 2009 - 2010

Waste & Resource Recovery Committee, Section of Environment, Energy & Resources, American Bar Association: Membership Vice Chair; 2009 - 2010

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Publications

Articles & Publications

Leveraging State Agency Involvement in Transit-Oriented Development to Strengthen Hawaii’s Economy: State of Hawaii Office of Planning; December 12, 2012

2009 MID -YEAR Conference: Department of Planning and Permitting Best Practices: Hawaii State Bar Association; May, 2009

Real Estate Continuing Education Core B: Eddie Flores CE; 2008

Coastal Engineering and Land Use Issues: Lorman; August, 2008

Practical Guide to Zoning and Land Use Law: National Business Institute; April, 2008

Practical Guide to Zoning and Land Use Law: National Business Institute; April, 2007

Public Records Disclosure for Washington Cities and Counties: Municipal Research and Services Center; June, 2004

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Speaking Engagements

Climate Change Adaptation Policy for Hawaii, Honolulu, HI: August 11, 2012; Hawaii State Legislature; Presentation to the Committees on Energy and Environment Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection. Presentation available at http://www.slideshare.net/jessesouki/climate-change-adaptation-policy-for-hawaii.

Climate Change Adaptation Policy for Hawaii, Honolulu, HI: October 24, 2012; State of Hawaii Office of Planning's presentation to Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Hawaii Chapter. Climate Change Adaptation Panel Speakers were Elizabeth “Liz” Fischer, RLA, ASLA, APA, IALEM, Emergency Coordinator, U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Hawaii; John Marra, U.S. Regional Climate Services Director, Pacific Region, U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Climate Data Center; and Jesse K. Souki, Director, Hawaii State Office of Planning; Presentation available at http://www.slideshare.net/jessesouki/hawaii-climate-change-policy-v2.

Leveraging State Agency Involvement in Transit-Oriented Development, Honolulu, HI: September 27, 2012; State of Hawaii Office of Planning; Presentation available at http://www.slideshare.net/jessesouki/tod-presentation-to-honolulu-area.

Food Security Strategy Presentation to the 65th Annual Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation Convention, Honolulu, HI: October 31, 2012; Hawaii Farm Bureau; Presentation available at http://www.slideshare.net/jessesouki/food-security-strategy-presentation-to-the-65th-annual-hawaii-farm-bureau-federation-convention.

What is the Role of State Planning?, Honolulu, HI: January 9, 2013; American Planning Assocation - Hawaii Chapter; Presentation available at http://www.slideshare.net/jessesouki/what-is-the-role-of-state-planning.

Hot Topics: Transit Oriented Development, Honolulu, HI: April 27, 2013; Ashford &Wriston; Presentation available at http://www.slideshare.net/jessesouki/nrs-presentation-052813.

Measures that Passed the 27th Legislature and Will Affect Hawaii's Statewide Land Use and Planning System, Honolulu, HI: May 28, 2013; Natural Resources Section, Hawaii State Bar Association; Presentation available at http://www.slideshare.net/jessesouki/nrs-presentation-052813.

State Districts/Boundary Amendments, 2015 Hawaii Land Use Law Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii: January 16, 2015; Hawaii State Bar Association; Over 25 distinguished land-use practitioners, scholars, planners, regulators and attorneys from Hawaii as well as the Mainland will discuss timely and relevant issues regarding land use law. This conference offers a unique opportunity to learn from leaders in the field regarding the above topics and other very important issues pertaining to government regulation of land use and developments in land use law in Hawaii. Presentation available at http://www.slideshare.net/jessesouki/2015-land-use-conference-luc-dlnr-panel.

Hawaii's Shoreline Coastal Law and Regulation, Honolulu, HI: July 18, 2014; The Seminar Group; As the only island state in the Union, shoreline management and coastal hazards have been an issue of concern for Hawaii since time immemorial. Regulators, policymakers, landowners, and the general public are confronted with balancing various demands related to public trust resources, native Hawaiian rights, property rights, environmental considerations, and economic development. Now, more than ever, with the realization that we need to plan for the impacts caused by our changing climate, existing regulations and policies will need to change. Please join us as we consider these issues. The program will cover recent Hawaii case law, including the recent Hawaii Supreme Court decision regarding identifying the certified shoreline.

Water Resource Demand and Supply: Hawaii’s Statewide Planning and Land Use Framework, 2013 Hawaii Water Works Association Annual Conference, Makena, Hawaii: October 23, 2013; Hawaii Water Works Association; The presentation gives an overall look at Hawaii's statewide land use and planning law and specifically where water resource is considered by decision-makers. Presentation available at http://www.slideshare.net/jessesouki/water-resource-demand-and-supply-hawaiis-statewide-planning-and-land-use-framework.

State Land Use Law and Planning Update, Hawaii Congress of Planning Officials, Hawaii: September 20, 2013; State of Hawaii Office of Planning; A survey of significant land use and planning legislation, judicial opinions, and land use commission activities in 2013. Presentation available at http://www.slideshare.net/jessesouki/land-use-law-update-presentation-to-the-hawaii-state-conference-of-planning-officials-2013.

Honolulu Rail: Land Use and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), Eminent Domain and Land Use in Hawaii, Honolulu, HI: May 10, 2012; The Seminar Group; Presentation available at http://www.slideshare.net/jessesouki/honolulu-rail-land-use-and-transitoriented-development-tod.

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