028: How Heidi Ho and Pono Legal are Helping Displaced Maui Residents Following the Maui Wildfires

Maui girl Heidi Ho, attorney and founder of Pono Legal, visits us to tell about growing up with her trailblazing mother, Diane Ho, and how it inspired her path in law and advocacy. 

Following the Maui Wildfires, Heidi swiftly formed Pono Legal, a community lawyering nonprofit that extended support to firefighters, police officers, teachers, and many displaced Maui residents. She and her team tackled insurance claims, FEMA appeals, and construction contracts by mobilizing resources for the Maui community and learning as they went. 

In this episode, you will hear:

• What is Pono Legal, and what is it doing to assist displaced Maui residents? 
• What are the key initiatives that Heidi and Pono Legal are spearheading to enhance legal preparedness and resilience in Hawaii?
• How is Heidi mentoring the next generation of disaster lawyers and advocating for policy changes?

Resources from this Episode:

Pono Legal Phone: [phone]

Website: https://www.ponolegal.org/ 

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