About Shannon Kim
Shannon Kim Hackett earned her J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law. She is a current member of the Hawaii State Bar and holds memberships in the Family Law Section and Hawaii Women Lawyers. Those affiliations signal a steady involvement in the local legal community.
Her career took a significant turn in 2018 when she became managing partner at Coates Frey & Hackett, AAL, LLLC. That role placed her in firm leadership and into the practical work of running a small law office in Hawaii. Her responsibilities have included guiding firm operations and helping shape case strategy while continuing to carry an active caseload.
Hackett’s professional recognitions include selection as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. She is also commissioned as a Notary Public. These credentials complement her bar memberships and reflect a mix of peer recognition and credentialing that lawyers often seek as they build practice.
Her practice areas have involved family law matters. Her membership in the Family Law Section reflects ongoing work in that field. She represents clients in matters that commonly arise in family law practice and handles both contested and negotiated matters.
Within the Hawaii legal community she keeps an active profile. Participation in Hawaii Women Lawyers places her among local attorneys who pursue professional development and networking. Her continued standing in the Hawaii State Bar confirms her licensed status in that jurisdiction.
Colleagues describe Hackett as pragmatic and focused on resolving client issues in an efficient manner. She balances leadership duties at the firm with courtroom and negotiation work for clients. She keeps tabs on procedural developments and on resources that affect family law practice in Hawaii.
At Coates Frey & Hackett, AAL, LLLC she oversees firm matters while continuing to accept client work. She has built a practice that mixes case management with direct client representation. She currently practices family law at Coates Frey & Hackett, AAL, LLLC.
