Jennifer Kajiyama

Jennifer Kajiyama serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor II in the Faculty of Business & Government at Brigham Young University–Hawaii, where she directs the Legal Studies Program and advises the Prelaw Society. Her expertise bridges legal practice and academic instruction across political science, public administration, and business law disciplines.

Her academic credentials include:

• 2008: M.P.A., Brigham Young University
• 2007: J.D., Brigham Young University
• 2002: B.A., Brigham Young University–Hawaii (valedictorian)

Professor Kajiyama specializes in International Law, Business Law, and Alternative Dispute Resolution, with particular emphasis on legal drafting, comparative law frameworks, and mediation techniques applicable to business and family law contexts. Her scholarship integrates practical legal experience with theoretical governance models.

Her professional recognitions include:

• Valedictorian, BYU–Hawaii (2002)
• Top Oral Advocate, Western Region, Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition

As Prelaw Society faculty advisor and Legal Studies Program director, she mentors students pursuing legal careers while maintaining active legal practice. Her dual role as licensed attorney (specializing in business law, worker's compensation, and family law) and certified court/divorce mediator enriches her pedagogical approach with real-world case experience.