Michael Iosua

Michael L. Iosua is a Partner at The Wayfinder Group with extensive experience in government relations, strategic advocacy, public policy, and community engagement. He has advised government and private-sector clients on matters involving state and county advocacy, legislative strategy, local market entry, public procurement, regulatory affairs, community relations, and public policy. Throughout his career, Michael has represented clients from a wide range of industries before government agencies and policymakers at the local, state, and federal levels.

As an attorney, Michael brings significant legal and political experience to his practice. He has advised numerous candidates and public officials on campaign and political strategy, including serving as campaign attorney for former Hawaiʻi Governor David Ige and Finance Chair for former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann. Michael has served as a member and executive director for various trade organizations. Earlier in his legal career, Michael practiced in commercial and real estate litigation, land use and regulatory matters, and represented businesses and organizations navigating complex government processes.

Deeply involved in public and community service, Michael has served on the boards of numerous public agencies and nonprofit organizations, including the Aloha Stadium Authority, Kahuku Medical Center, YMCA of Honolulu, Hawaii State Bar Association, and as a pro bono attorney and Na Koa. Michael served as defensive captain and was an all-conference football player for the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Michael has received various awards including being selected as a member of the 2016 class of Pacific Century Fellows and recognized in Pacific Business News as a "40 Under 40.”

Michael earned his Juris Doctor from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University, his Master of Business Administration from BYU’s Marriott School of Business, and his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.