HAWAIʻI STATE SENATE CONFIRMS DANIEL M. GLUCK TO INTERMEDIATE COURT OF APPEALS

HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI – The Hawaiʻi State Senate today voted to confirm Daniel M. Gluck as an Associate Judge of the Intermediate

Court of Appeals (ICA), for a term to expire in 10 years.

Mr. Gluck was appointed by Governor Josh Green to fill the vacancy created by the elevation of former Associate Judge Karen T. Nakasone to Chief Judge of the Intermediate Court of Appeals in July 2025.

“Daniel Gluck is an accomplished attorney whose career reflects a deep commitment to justice, public service, and the rule of law,” said Senate Judiciary Chair Karl Rhoads. “His extensive experience in constitutional law, government ethics, and civil rights, combined with his integrity and thoughtful approach, make him exceptionally well qualified to serve on the Intermediate Court of Appeals.”

Mr. Gluck has served as a Deputy Corporation Counsel for the City and County of Honolulu since 2022, where he has represented and advised city agencies and officials in a wide range of litigation and non-litigation matters, with a focus on constitutional and administrative law. In 2025, he was recognized as the City’s “Outstanding Deputy Corporation Counsel.”

Prior to his current role, Mr. Gluck served as Executive Director and General Counsel of the Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission from 2016 to 2021, where he oversaw agency operations, advised public officials, and worked to strengthen the State’s ethics laws. He also previously served as Legal Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi and as a Senior Staff Attorney, advocating for civil rights and working closely with underserved communities.

Mr. Gluck began his legal career as a law clerk to Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Associate Justice James E. Duffy Jr. (ret.) and United States District Court Judge J. Michael Seabright. A graduate of Cornell University and Harvard Law School, he has been licensed to practice law in the State of Hawaiʻi since 2003. Throughout his career, Mr. Gluck has remained actively engaged in the community, including pro bono legal work with Volunteer Legal Services Hawaiʻi and volunteer service supporting local organizations and families.

Testimony submitted to the Senate Judiciary Committee highlighted Mr. Gluck’s intelligence, compassion, diligence, and unwavering commitment to fairness and justice.

“Based on his qualifications, experience, and the strong support reflected in testimony, the Committee is confident that Mr. Gluck possesses the legal expertise, temperament, and integrity necessary to serve with distinction on the Intermediate Court of Appeals,” added Senator Rhoads.

With this confirmation, Judge Gluck will serve a ten-year term on the Intermediate Court of Appeals for the State of Hawaiʻi.

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