Hawaii's Leading Government Relations Law Firm

Imanaka Asato offers comprehensive government-oriented services to our clients based upon 40 years of successful advocacy in the islands.

The Imanaka Asato Government Relations group is the continuation of more than 40 years of successful advocacy in the islands. This legacy, which has grown stronger over time, has given us a deep understanding of substantive issues of importance to clients in a range of business sectors. This knowledge, coupled with our strong relationships with local government, business and community leaders, enables us to develop outreach strategies and build working relationships with key local decision makers.

Whether your organization is located in Hawaii, based on the mainland or even internationally, our government relations attorneys can help you adapt to the ever-changing local political and community environment in a manner best suited to accomplish your objectives.

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Imanaka Asato Government Relations Attorneys

Our Government Relations Team

Kim W. Yoshimoto

Partner

Kim Yoshimoto has extensive experience in government relations and has successfully worked with clients from a variety of industries on legislative issues at the local, state and federal levels. Previously Director of External Affairs for United States Senator Brian Schatz and Chief of Staff for Mr. Schatz when he served as Hawaii’s Lieutenant Governor, Kim is intimately knowledgable about the inner workings of state and federal government, and how certain policies resonate with both the business sector and Hawaii’s diverse local communities. Ms. Yoshimoto, who began her career as a real estate attorney with Imanaka Asato, received her law degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Michael L. Iosua

Partner

Michael Iosua is a partner in the Government Relations group and Commercial and Real Estate Litigation group. Previously, Mr. Iosua served as the Assistant Attorney General for the Government of Samoa, where he represented the territory in legal and civil actions. In Hawaii, his experience in government relations has encompassed legislative issues at the local, state and federal levels. Mr. Iosua is a Board member of the Aloha Stadium Authority and Na Koa, the official booster club of UH football (he was defensive captain for the Rainbow Warriors under Coach June Jones). He received his law degree from J. Reuben Clark School of Law and his MBA from the Marriott School of Management, both at Brigham Young University.


Our Services

  • Legislative Advocacy and Bill Monitoring
  • Strategic Communications
  • Local Market Entry
  • Political Law
  • Association Establishment and Management
  • Administrative and Procurement Law

What our clients say about our work.

Maui Memorial Medical Center

Hawaii Government Relations Law Services

“Imanaka Asato's committed team of legislative advocates helped us pass historic legislation, paving the way for the State of Hawaii to partner with Kaiser Permanente to sustain and grow Maui's only hospital for years to come. We could not have done it without their wise guidance and support. They are the best! This team worked tirelessly with hospital leaders and the community to achieve a successful outcome.”

Wes Lo, Regional Chief Executive Officer, Maui Memorial Medical Center

They have been effective advocates and significantly advanced various Verizon initiatives in Hawaii.

Verizon

Hawaii Government Relations Law Services

“We have used Imanaka Asato to represent Verizon at the Hawaii State Legislature and at the county levels. They have been effective advocates and significantly advanced various Verizon initiatives in Hawaii. They know who to speak to, what to say, and have been excellent guides to help us navigate Hawaii’s business and political communities – which often is very different from other States. We could not have achieved the results we did in Hawaii without the likes of Imanaka Asato on our team.”

Jesús G. Román, Vice President of Government Affairs – Hawaii, Verizon

Young Brothers

Hawaii Government Relations Law Services

“Imanaka Asato LLLP has been a vital partner in support of our government relations needs. We have very few internal resources to deal with the complexity of governmental affairs but the partnership with Imanaka Asato facilitates management and presenting of our issues before the proper stakeholders. I would highly recommend Imanaka Asato LLLP to represent any of your state and local government needs.""

Jeremiah "Jay" Ana, CPA, President – Young Brothers

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