Holland & Knight (Global Golf & Hospitality Group)
Michelle F. Tanzer is a partner in the Real Estate Group of Holland & Knight and a member of the firm's Global Hospitality, Resort and Timeshare Group. Ms. Tanzer has extensive experience in the area of real estate development, club membership programs and community association law and assists her developer and hotel operator clients with projects in the United States as well as in the Caribbean, The Bahamas, Latin America and Asia.
Her practice focuses on structuring and preparing the necessary documents for residential and resort communities, including branded residences and club membership programs, such as master declarations, condominium declarations, management and licensing agreements, rental program documents, reciprocal easement agreements, club membership plans and the related ancillary documents.
Professional Honors & Awards
Phi Beta Kappa
Emory University School of Law, Merit Scholarship
Memberships
American Arbitration Association, National Golf Industry Advisory Committee, 2012-2014
Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, International Trade Committee, Chair, 2012; Board of Governors, 2011, 2012
Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce
American Bar Association
Urban Land Institute - Full Member
Golf Course Builders Association of America, Board of Directors 2010-2011
Autism Speaks
The Florida Bar
Speaking Engagements
"Avoiding the Litigation Time Bomb: Successful Strategies for the Golf Industry," PGA Education Conference, January 26, 2012
“Golf 2011 – Show Me The Money," Golf Industry Show, Orlando, FL, February 9, 2011
Keynote Speaker, "Golf Clubs in China: Keys to Successful Relations with Members," 2010 International Golf Forum, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China, November 16-20, 2010
Hotel Development and Investment Opportunities Around the World, The Lodging Conference, September 2009
Helping Local Private Club Facilities Thrive in Difficult Times, National Golf Foundation Consulting, September 2009
Mixed-Use Resorts - Combining Typical Resorts with Destination and Private Residence Clubs, IMN's Destination Club & Private Residence Club Industry Symposium, May 2008
Distressed Condominiums - Solutions, American Conference Institute's National Forum on Distressed Condominium Projects Turnover and Workout Strategies, June 2007
Mandatory Memberships in Master Planned Communities, CLE International Golf and Resort Development Conference, March 2005
Practical Solutions for Real World Problems in Community Associations, CLE International Golf and Resort Development Conference, 2004
Memberships in Master Planned Communities, CLE International Golf and Resort Development Conference, April 2004
Published Articles & Books
"Mediation of Golf Industry Disputes: Use a Different Sort of Club to Beat Your Opponent," Hospitality Industry, Mediation of Golf Industry Disputes Alert - January 31, 2012
"The New Caribbean: Fending Off the Pirate," Hospitality Industry, The New Caribbean: Fending Off the Pirate Alert - July 20, 2010
"Finding Opportunities in The New Caribbean," Lodging Hospitality, July 2010
"Resort Development in Asia: Managing Risks From Across the Ocean," Hospitality Industry Alert, May 1, 2009
"Keeping Clubs Out Of Court - Club Litigation Book," Club Litigation Book, December 2008
"Club Membership Structures: Tougher to Get Right Than a 30-Foot Putt," Real Estate, Newsletter - 3rd Quarter 2008
"What Do You Mean Securities Registration? It’s Just a Golf Club Membership.," Hospitality Industry, What Do You Mean Securities Registration? It’s Just a Golf Club Membership Alert - September 8, 2008
"Association Reserve Accounts: Pay Now or Pay Later?," Real Estate, Newsletter - 1st Quarter 2008
"Club Membership Structures: Tougher to Get Right Than a 30-Foot Putt," Hospitality Industry, Club Membership Structures, Alert - August 1, 2007
Website: http://www.hklaw.com
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