Meet Michael

Michael Kirwan: building a stronger, more resilient future.

Dedicated to Family

As a fourth generation native of Jacksonville, Michael and Beth, his wife of 37 years, raised their two sons in Jacksonville. Always active in their Church and neighborhood community, they were also very involved in Scouting and youth sports. Michael and his family enjoy the many rich traditions of life in Northeast Florida.

Legal Excellence and Business Leadership

Michael Kirwan built a distinguished 37-year legal career, including the last 20 years as a partner at Foley & Lardner, one of the nation’s premier law firms, where he advised businesses on complex securities, acquisitions, and corporate governance matters. His expertise spans from guiding startup companies through venture capital rounds to representing Fortune 500 companies in billion-dollar transactions on the NYSE and NASDAQ. Michael has served as counsel for over $25 billion in public offerings and helped raise billions of dollars for real estate funds that create jobs and housing opportunities. His legal acumen extends beyond transactions, he served on the board and as President of the local chapter for the Association for Corporate Growth which encourages economic growth and business transactions in Northeast Florida. In addition, he also helped to draft Jacksonville’s ethics code and served as chairman of the Jacksonville’s Ethics Commission, ensuring transparency and accountability in local government. Michael has also served as chief operating officer of a national technology consulting firm, giving him unique insight into how businesses work and the challenges they face.

Civic Leadership

Michael’s commitment to Northeast Florida runs deep through decades of civic leadership. He has served on the board of trustees for Jacksonville Episcopal High School, helped draft the City of Jacksonville’s Ethics Code and served as Chair of the City’s Ethics Commission, championed environmental protection and enhanced quality of life as chairman of Scenic Jacksonville, and mentored emerging business leaders through the Association for Corporate Growth. Michael is a member of Leadership Jacksonville’s Class of 2025, continuing his dedication to improving the community he calls home. As a recognized national expert, Michael has written extensively on sustainable business practices and corporate responsibility. He understands that good jobs, lower costs, and honest government aren’t just campaign promises, they’re achievable goals that require serious leadership and practical solutions. Michael is running for Congress because Northeast Florida families deserve a representative who will fight Wall Street driving up housing costs, close corporate tax loopholes, and bring the same transparency and accountability to Washington that he brought to our community.