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Elena Bryant is a senior associate attorney based out of our Mid-Pacific office.

The Latest from Elena Bryant

February 20, 2024

In the News: Hawaii News Now

More transparency sought in effort to ensure Maui wildfire survivors have water access

Quoted: Elena Bryant

“Our interest here is making sure we are not heading into another plantation disaster capitalism situation, and we are here to help you makaala and ensure everything is pono given that you are truly our kahuwai pono [water rights guardians].”
February 8, 2024

In the News: KALW Public Media: Your Call

Six months later, Lahaina wildfire survivors don’t have stable housing

Quoted: Elena Bryant

On recovery efforts taking place in Lahaina, Maui.
Water flowing over rocks next to a green, tree-lined riverbank.
August 28, 2023

How Maui’s Wildfire Sparked a Disaster Capitalist Power Grab for Hawaiʻi’s Public Water

By Elena Bryant

The battle over fresh water resources on the Hawaiian Islands is as old as the colonialist mindset that fuels it.
February 24, 2023

In the News: Hawaii Public Radio

Can hydropower leave its plantation legacy behind on Kauaʻi?

Quoted: Elena Bryant

"The type of legacy project KIUC and AES are proposing is exactly the type of action that should be subject to full environmental review through the preparation of an EIS."