Kimi Ide-Foster

Kimi M. Ide-Foster
Partner

kide-foster@chunkerr.com

Ms. Ide-Foster joined Chun Kerr LLP in 2014 following a summer clerkship in 2013. She concentrates her practice in the areas of commercial real estate, finance, and general business transactions while serving a diverse clientele that includes local and international developers, small businesses, financial institutions, churches and other non-profits. As lead counsel on a variety of projects, Ms. Ide-Foster is skilled at navigating complex legal matters for both small and large-scale ventures. Her guidance often extends beyond the closing of a transaction, offering valuable guidance on organizational structuring and the day-to-day aspects of business management. Recognized for her exceptional talents, Ms. Ide-Foster has earned the title of “Rising Star” by Hawaii Super Lawyers since 2020 and the National Association of Women Lawyers since 2022.

Beyond her professional achievements, Ms. Ide-Foster’s passion lies in serving the local community. Using her position as a Firm Partner and proud ‘Iolani Alumna, she actively supports and advocates for underserved and underrepresented persons and communities in Hawai‘i. Her deep-rooted commitment to serving the local community sets her apart as an attorney with a genuine drive to make a positive impact.

 

Areas of Practice

 

Education
  • Pitzer College (Claremont, CA), B.A. (2010)
  • University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law (Honolulu, HI), J.D. (2014)

 

Professional Affiliations
  • Hawaii State Bar Association, Member
  • Hawaii State Bar Association: Real Property & Financial Services Section, Member
  • Hawaii State Bar Foundation, Director (2021-2023), President (2024-2025)
  • Hawaii Women Lawyers, Vice President (2018-2019), President (2019-2020), Director (2017-2018; 2020 – present)
  • NAIOP Hawaii, Member
  • Hawaii Online Pro Bono with Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii, Member

 

Community Involvement
  • ʻIolani Alumni Association Board of Directors, Director
  • ʻIo Society, Member
  • Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Director
  • William S. Richardson School of Law Alumni Bruzer Football Team
Bar Admissions
  • Hawaii
  • U.S. District Court of Hawaii

 

Recognition
  • Hawaii Super Lawyers®: Rising Star in Real Estate, Banking, Business/Corporate, and Land Use/Zoning (since 2020)
  • National Association of Women Lawyers, Rising List Honoree (2022)
  • Pacific Business News Women Who Mean Business, Award Honoree (2020)
  • Hawaii State Bar Association Leadership Institute, Fellow (2017)
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