Louise Lafitaga Togia’i is the first Samoan JAG Active Duty Officer in the Air Force.
A Judge Advocate General is a military attorney who advises the government on courts-martial and administers the conduct of courts-martial.
The Fagasa native took the Hawaii bar exam back in February and got an e-mail confirmation May 3rd that she passed .
The 29-year old said in a phone interview from Honolulu that her pursuit of a law degree fulfills a dream of her father’s.
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First Lieutenant Togiai was admitted to the Hawaii State Bar as a licensed attorney and a commissioned officer in the Air Force on May 13, 2016.
Congratulations Louise and Godspeed in your future endeavors.
