Brought to you by the Pinellas REALTOR® Organization / Central Pasco REALTOR® Organization's Affiliate Business Partner, Total Title. Learn about the process and regulations in dealing with the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA). We’ll also discuss reviewing the FIRPTA clauses in the FR/BAR contract and how to deal with FIRPTA with your clients. PRESENTER: Karen Michaels is the Vice President of Training and Education for Fidelity National. A veteran of the multi-state title industry, Ms. Michaels is a licensed attorney and has held positions as State Counsel and Agency Representative for a National Underwriter, Commercial Underwriting Counsel for a National Commercial Service group and Operations Manager for a major Michigan title company as well as the Director of Business Development for a National Default and REO Agent. She has conducted educational programs and seminars for Real Estate and Mortgage Professionals throughout the United States. She is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and the American Land Title Association. Ms. Michaels is a graduate of Michigan State University and the University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law.