Steven Wilson
About Steven Wilson
Steven Wilson serves as the Assistant General Counsel for Corporate and Regulatory at Hawaiian Airlines, where he has worked since 2017. He possesses extensive legal experience in the aviation sector and holds advanced degrees in law and business.
Work at Hawaiian Airlines
Steven Wilson has served as the Assistant General Counsel - Corporate and Regulatory at Hawaiian Airlines since 2017. In this role, he provides legal guidance on various regulations impacting the airline industry, including those from the Department of Transportation, Customs and Border Protection, and the Transportation Security Administration. He also leads Privacy and Information Governance initiatives and has played a key role in implementing the airline's first virtual annual meeting of stockholders. Additionally, he collaborates with other carriers and industry groups to influence rulemaking priorities.
Education and Expertise
Steven Wilson holds a Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation from New York University School of Law, which he completed from 1998 to 1999. He earned his Doctor of Law (JD) degree, graduating Cum Laude, from Santa Clara University School of Law between 1995 and 1998. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in legal and business principles.
Professional Background
Before joining Hawaiian Airlines, Steven Wilson held various legal positions. He was Vice President and General Counsel at Parallel Prisms from 2010 to 2012, and prior to that, he served as Vice President and General Counsel at Bishop Museum for 11 months in 2016 to 2017. His earlier experience includes working as a Corporate, M&A, and Tax Attorney at Nelson Mullins from 1999 to 2005 and as Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at DataPath, Inc. from 2005 to 2009.
Achievements
At Hawaiian Airlines, Steven Wilson has contributed to significant initiatives, including leading the implementation of the airline's first virtual annual meeting of stockholders. He is also part of the team working on obtaining antitrust immunity for a proposed joint venture between Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines. His role involves advising on regulatory matters and acting as a liaison with industry groups and the Department of Transportation.