Our Staff

At Doi/Luke, Islandlawyers, our staff is at the heart of what we do,
working closely with our clients and the public on a daily basis.
They are friendly, experienced, and hard working.

Emily Kamada

Legal Assistant

Emily A. Kamada, Legal Assistant

We are happy to welcome back legal assistant Emily Kamada, who worked with us from 2017-2021. Emily graduated from Sacred Hearts Academy in Honolulu, and brings both her family law experience and her positive energy to assist our clients. Emily K can be reached at eak@islandlawyers.com.

Eileen Kirihara

Reception

Eileen Kirihara, Administrative Staff – Reception

Eileen is the friendly voice that greets our phone callers and people visiting our reception area. Eileen can be reached at ek@islandlawyers.com.

Emily Lao

Administrative Staff

Emily Lao, Administrative Staff

Emily joined Doi/Luke in 2022, after receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Prior to coming on board as an employee, Emily interned with us while an undergraduate. She has considerable experience helping clients with their financial statements and gathering discovery materials. Emily L. can be reached at el@islandlawyers.com.

Sara E. Perry

Legal Assistant

Sara Perry, Legal Assistant

Sara received her Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Public Administration from the University of Hawaii, and her Juris Doctorate degree from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego. She has a wealth of experience in helping individuals with the divorce and family law process, as well as working in State government and the non-profit field. Sara can be reached at sep@islandlawyers.com.

Ashley-Nicole Vanderford

Ashley-Nicole Vanderford, Office Manager

Office Manager

Ashley has been with Doi/Luke since 2018. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Ethics and Policy from the University of Portland. Outside of work, she currently volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) for children. When she is not working or volunteering, she enjoys spending time with her family. Ashley can be reached at anv@islandlawyers.com.