The University of Hawai’i Athletics Department has announced a new partnership with Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., designating the firm as the official jersey patch sponsor for the Rainbow Wahine basketball program.
Shaheen & Gordon is the third company to enter into a jersey patch agreement with UH Athletics, making women’s basketball the fourth sport at the university to secure such a deal following football, women’s volleyball, and men’s basketball.
“We are proud to bring Shaheen & Gordon into the UH Athletics family,” said UH Athletics Director Matt Elliott. “Their strong commitment to the local community and their dedication to supporting student-athletes align perfectly with our department’s values. This partnership is another incredible step forward in the growing momentum and support surrounding Rainbow Wahine basketball and our new head coach Khalilah Mitchell.”
Founded in New Hampshire in 1981, Shaheen & Gordon has expanded into a regional, full-service firm of more than 65 attorneys across 10 office locations. In 2025, the firm opened its first office in Honolulu, driven by Partner Anthony Carr, who began his legal practice in Hawai’i and maintains deep connections to the islands. Carr is joined in the Honolulu office by Attorney Clarisse Kobashigawa, who has served Hawai’i communities in professional and personal roles for more than a decade, and the firm’s managing partner Michael Noonan.
“When it comes to college sports, we just kicked off our partnership with UH Athletics and are excited to be working with its student-athletes, including Jovi Lefotu from the Wahine basketball team who will be the first pictured wearing the new jersey patch,” Carr said. “We’re excited to partner with schools like UH not just to support the amazing student-athletes chasing their dreams, but because these institutions are such an important part of our communities – bringing people together and giving them something to celebrate.”
The firm’s tagline, “it’s different here,” reflects its mission to positively impact clients, employees, and the local community. Beyond providing experienced legal service, Shaheen & Gordon focuses on compassionate, personalized support within an approachable environment that people may not typically expect from a law firm.
