Education

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, B.A. (1974)

University of California at Los Angeles, J.D. (1977)

Employment

Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, City and County of Honolulu

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (1978 - 1988)

Shim, Tam, Kirimitsu, Kitamura & Chang, Honolulu, HI

Partner (1989 - 1996)

Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, City and County of Honolulu

Elected Prosecuting Attorney (1996)

Elected to a second term without opposition (2000)

Elected to a third term (2004)

Elected to a fourth term without opposition (2008)

Mayor, City and County of Honolulu

Elected Mayor (2010)

Teaching Activities

Adjunct Professor

University of Hawaii at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law

Honolulu, Hawaii

Faculty Member, National Institute of Trial Advocacy

South Bend, Indiana

Faculty Member, National Advocacy Center

Columbia, South Carolina

Faculty Member, Hastings College of Trial Advocacy

San Francisco, California

Professional Organizations and Affiliations

U.S. Conference of Mayors

Hawaii Prosecuting Attorneys Association, former President, Vice-President and Treasurer

National Association of Drug Court Professionals, Board of Directors

Anti-Terrorism Advisory Counsel

National District Attorneys Association, Board of Directors

High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area: Executive Committee

Law Enforcement Coalition

Violence Against Women Act State Planning Committee

Achievements as Prosecuting Attorney

Crystal Methamphetamine Awareness

Carlisle's efforts as Prosecuting Attorney to address Hawaii's "ice age" have attracted national attention. He works tirelessly to educate about and promote community involvement in efforts to deal with crystal methamphetamine. Carlisle has been an invited speaker across the mainland and at the First Pacific Drug Summit about Hawaii's strategy to reduce the use and impact of "ice." Carlisle also assisted the American Prosecutors Research Institute in developing a drug prosecution and prevention program to enhance the knowledge and skill of America's state and local prosecutors.

Information Charging

Perhaps Carlisle's most significant accomplishment as Prosecuting Attorney has been his successful effort to fundamentally change Hawaii's Criminal Justice System. After years of intense legislative and political efforts, the Constitution of the State of Hawaii was amended to permit a new method of initiating felony cases: information charging. Information charging allows crime victims to be treated with greater fairness and compassion, causes courts to operate more efficiently and permits Hawaii's front line officers to waste less time sitting in the hallways of courthouses and spend more time in the community protecting the citizens they serve.

Terrorism Awareness and Prevention

Carlisle served on the Anti-Terrorism Task force Working Group of the National District Attorneys Association, a national team that developed the National District Attorneys Association Anti-Terrorism Policy. Carlisle is a Member of Hawaii's Anti-Terrorism Advisory Counsel.

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Prosecution

Carlisle has been nationally recognized for his work in the prosecution of deaths caused by drivers under the influence. In the wake of successfully prosecuting former HPD Officer Clyde Arakawa for the death of a UH student, in 2002 Carlisle was presented with the MADD National Criminal Justice Award in Anchorage, Alaska.

In 2004 Carlisle was chosen to be a faculty member of the prestigious Lethal Weapon: DUI Homicide course. This is the premier national course regarding the prosecution of those who kill while driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

Community Service Recognitions

Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii Person of the Year (2002)

The Epilepsy Foundation of America is the national voluntary agency dedicated solely to the welfare of the almost 3 million people with epilepsy in the U.S. and their families. "In recognition and appreciation for your lifelong fight for the rights of Disabled Americans."

Browning Award (2003)

Presented by Project Visitation, the Browning Award is an honor that is given in recognition and appreciation of the recipient's unfailing strength of character and dedication to the community. It awards those who stand out as pillars of our ohana; those who have continuously reached out to help others with their time and effort. The Browning Award represents the honesty, integrity, and generous spirit of aloha in the deserving recipient.

Friend of the Family Award (2005)

Presented to Carlisle by the Hawaii Family Forum and the Hawaii Catholic Conference for leadership in the passage of Megan's Law. "Hawaii's precious keiki are safer because of your efforts."

Paul Harris Fellow (2008)

Rotary International Club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self. The Paul Harris Fellowship Award is one of the highest awards bestowed by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.

Carlisle was named a Paul Harris Fellow "in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world."

Professional Recognitions

Tommy Holmes Award (1999)

This is the highest award given by Hawaii's Sex Abuse treatment Center and is presented to an individual who has greatly contributed to the lives of sexual assault victims.

Judge Nils C. Tavares Award (2000)

Received by Carlisle on behalf of the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney. The award recognizes an outstanding local or federal law enforcement organization in the State of Hawaii. Factors that are considered include changes or establishment of programs in crime prevention, drug awareness, youth gang suppression, community prosecution, innovations and the application of contemporary technology.

CrimeStoppers Public Service Award (2000)

"In recognition of your desire to make Honolulu a safer place." CrimeStoppers Honolulu encourages members of the community to assist local law enforcement agencies in the fight against crime by overcoming the two key elements that inhibit community involvement: fear and apathy.

Inducted into the Hawaii Joint Police Association's Hall of Fame (2000)

The HJPA exists "to insure that Hawaii continues to be a society where there is greater freedom and security, increased respect for the rights of all, a renewed sense of personal civic responsibility, healthier and more interdependent neighborhoods, and increased pride in self and community."

MADD National Criminal Justice Award (2002)

Presented to Carlisle at the MADD National Conference in Anchorage, Alaska for setting an example for prosecutors across the country by personally handling an exceptionally high profile drunk driving homicide case (State v. Arakawa) and raising the bar on the offense of felony impaired driving and the sentencing of impaired drivers who kill. Carlisle was also recognized for his advocacy for compassionate treatment of victims and changes in the criminal justice system on their behalf as well as his "brilliant communication and legal skills along with his superior leadership."

Elwood J. McGuire Award (2003)

Carlisle was named Hawaii's 2003 "TOP COP." This award is given to an individual for outstanding service, support, assistance or activity that has benefited the fields of law enforcement, private security, or criminal justice, and who had made a significant contribution for a period of at least five years.

Golden Gavel Award (2004)

In recognition of his specialized knowledge Carlisle was invited by the Hawaii State Bar Association to serve as a faculty member on a panel at the 2004 Annual Bar Convention dedicated to the use of technology in the courtroom.

Because of Carlisle's effective advocacy of new and innovative uses of technology in the courtroom, efforts to streamline court practices and procedures, and contribution to public awareness of current and important issues related to the criminal justice system he was awarded the Golden Gavel Award by the Hawaii State Bar Association for "outstanding service to the judiciary in Hawaii."

Lifetime Achievement Award (2006)

The Hawaii Joint Police Association presented the award to Carlisle at the 22nd Annual Law Enforcement Security Appreciation Luncheon.