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Miller Starr Regalia Shareholder Dana C. Tsubota Honored for a Second Time by HBANC’s Women’s Council
Walnut Creek, Calif., (November 20, 2009) – Miller Starr Regalia announced today that shareholder Dana C. Tsubota was honored with the President’s Award by the Homebuilders Association of Northern California’s (HBANC) Professional Women in Building Council at their annual fall event. This is the second time Ms. Tsubota has received an award from the Women’s Council as she previously received the “Rising Star” award. Dana is currently serving as Vice President and is also President Elect of the 2010 Women’s Council Board.
“Increasing the presence of women in the building industry is both a professional and personal goal for me. I am honored to receive an award from a group filled with those women that I deeply respect for all that they have done for the building industry in the past, and all that they endeavor to do in the years to come." said Dana Tsubota.
As a litigation shareholder with Miller Starr Regalia’s, Ms. Tsubota has expertise in a wide range of general commercial litigation matters. Her practice often includes purchase and sale disputes, land use and environmental issues, construction, landlord/tenant law, products liability, insurance coverage, and commercial contract disputes. In these arenas, Dana has successfully represented clients who include developers, lenders, homeowners associations, individual homeowners and real estate investors.
Ms. Tsubota recently served as the Urban Land Institute's Chair of the East Bay Programs Committee. She is an active member of East Bay CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) and is currently serving as the Chair of its Program’s Committee. Ms. Tsubota received her J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law and her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California, Davis.
Miller Starr Regalia
When it comes to California real estate law, Miller Starr Regalia wrote the book. Literally. The firm’s treatise, Miller & Starr California Real Estate 3d, is regarded as the preeminent source for real property law and is cited by practicing attorneys and courts throughout the state. Miller Starr Regalia has established itself for more than 40 years as one of the most widely respected law firms in all aspects of real property transactions, acquisitions, dispositions, financing, construction, operation, leasing and land use, as well as litigation and dispute resolution services. The firm’s legacy and experience enable Miller Starr Regalia to represent Fortune 500 companies, developers of retail, office, multifamily and industrial projects, homebuilders, lenders, educational institutions, government agencies, privately held companies and real estate investors. For more information, visit Miller Starr Regalia online at www.msrlegal.com.
HBANC Women’s Council
The HBANC Professional Women in Building Council encourages networking and empowerment of members as they progress in their careers and fosters professionalism within the building industry. The Council provides a positive environment where female and male members can learn about educational opportunities, mentoring and advancing their business knowledge and promotes the home building industry through support of community organizations. The Association's chapter is part of the NAHB Women's Council. For more information, visit www.hbanc.org/about/councils.