Mr. Matsukawa is a community leader and respected practicing attorney in West Hawai’i. He has over 40 years experience in Hawai’i land use, community development, government, and real property law. Mike serves as director on multiple non-profit boards, including; Community Enterprises, West Hawaii Community Health Center, and La`i`Opua 2020.
Born and raised at Kikiaola, Waimea, District of Kona, Island of Kauai (a model community planned in the 1880’s – a “Blue Zone”)
Education
University of Oregon (B.A., History), Willamette University (J.D.), University of Washington (LL.M. Comparative Law: Japan-USA)
Work Experience
Oregon Legislative Assembly, Office of Legislative Counsel
Oregon Supreme Court, Law Clerk (Equity Cases)
Hawaii County Corporation Counsel
Kauai County Deputy County Attorney
Private Practice (Kona)
Publications