Tochiki has been the assistant dean since 1999. She will now join Dean Aviam Soifer's leadership team with the primary responsibility of planning, organizing and directing all student services activities. Tochiki is also responsible for the administration of the instructional, research and public services objectives of the School of Law, including development of strategic long- and short-term plans for a robust graduate student services program, administration of the academic advising program, scholarships, admissions, academic actions and recruitment.

Tochiki previously served as assistant professor and adjunct professor from 1994 to 1999.

Hee, meanwhile, will play a lead role in developing the college's overall strategy for fund development.

Hee received a BA in English from UH and is certified to teach English as a Second Language. She also received an associate of arts degree in liberal arts from Kapi'olani Community College.