The Conversation: New zoo director; Lawyer shortage

About this episode

The episode features an interview with John Berry, the new director of the Honolulu Zoo, discussing his background and the state's lawyer shortage.

John Berry, the new director for the Honolulu Zoo, talks about his past work at the Smithsonian; Hawaiʻi legal experts weigh in on the state's lawyer shortage.

People in this episode

Guest: John Berry

Topics covered

• zoo management
• legal profession
• Hawaii news
• public service
• employment issues

Keywords

• Honolulu Zoo
• John Berry
• lawyer shortage
• Hawaii
• Smithsonian

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Honolulu Zoo, Smithsonian

Places: Hawaiʻi

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