Gov. David Ige has appointed Holly T.M. Shikada to be the new state attorney general.
Shikada will succeed Clare Connors, who was confirmed as U.S. attorney for Hawaii by the U.S. Senate. Connors’ resignation takes effect Friday at the end of the day.
Shikada has been serving as Connors’ deputy since March. She is a 30-year veteran with the Department of the Attorney General.
“Holly’s experience and expertise allow her to step into this important role without missing a beat, whether it’s representing the state in court cases, leading investigations, providing advice on legal matters, or carrying out other functions as the state’s chief legal and law enforcement officer,” Ige said.
Shikada earned both a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a law degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Her appointment is subject to Senate confirmation.