Ms. Hoshihara is a cum laude graduate of Florida State University and a graduate of the Florida State University College of law.  Ms. Hoshihara joined the Firm in 2012 where she concentrates her practice on representing local governments and related governmental entities.  Ms. Hoshihara has dedicated her legal career to representing local government entities in the State of Florida.  Her practice includes representation of local governments on a variety of issues and areas, including procurements, contracts, land use, employment and labor, constitutional and statutory interpretation, public finance, and public governance.  Prior to joining the Firm she served as County Attorney for Walton County.  Ms. Hoshihara currently serves as County Attorney for Okaloosa County, General Counsel to the Florida Courts E-Filing Authority, General Counsel to the Florida Trust, and General Counsel to the Gulf Consortium.

• Member of the firm's Local Government Law practice area.
• Represents clients before all state courts of the State of Florida, the United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
• Provides general representation to clients on contracts and procurements, employment issues, constitutional and statutory interpretation, tax and finance matters and land use issues.

Prior Professional Experience

• County Attorney for Walton County, Florida, 2010-2012.
• Staff Attorney for Walton County, Florida, 2007-2010.

Professional, Civic & Community Involvement

• The Florida Bar, Member.
• Admitted to practice in all courts of the State of Florida, the United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
• Member of the City, County and Local Government Law Section of The Florida Bar.
• Serves on the Board of Directors of the Florida Association of County Attorneys, the Growth Management Committee and the Amicus Committee.

Education

• J.D., Florida State University, College of Law, 2005.
• B.S., Florida State University, cum laude, 2001.