D. Makana Elaban

D. Makana Elaban joined Pulice Nervell, AAL in 2025, and has since been assisting the firm’s litigation department. Her practice concentrates on the areas of construction litigation and commercial summary possession. Prior to joining the firm, Makana worked for a boutique law firm in Honolulu, focused on medical malpractice and worker’s compensation.

D. Makana Elaban received her J.D. from the University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law. She received her undergraduate B.A. in Political Science with a Minor in Sustainability from Pepperdine University, Magna Cum Laude. She is also a graduate of Punahou School.