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Bio
Theodora Uniken Venema
Personal
- Born 1956 Hengelo, The Netherlands
- Married
Education
- B.A. 1975 Praedinius Gymnasium, The Netherlands
- J.D 1978 Groningen University School of Law, The Netherlands
- L.L.M 1981 Iure Notariatus ad summos honores, Groningen University School of Law, The Netherlands
- L.L.M 1981 Iure Neerlandico ad summos honors, Groningen University School of Law, The Netherlands
- 1983 J.D. Foreign Lawyer Program University of Florida
- School of Law, Gainesville, Florida
- 1984 Special Certification as Foreign Attorney
- Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia
CERTIFICATIONS
HONORS
BAR
PUBLICATIONS
MEMBERSHIP
GENERAL EXPERIENCE
CERTIFICATIONS
- Gold Key Certification Orlando Realtors 2024
- SRS Seller Representative Certification 2024
- Community Association Manager 2024
- Certified Core Law Orlando Regional Realtors 2024
- Lawyer, International law and tax 1979/18
- Real Estate Sales Agent since 1988
- Real Estate Broker 2004/18
- Commercial Pilot 1994/2018
- Graduate of Realtor Institute 2004
- Certified International Property Specialist 2004
- Certified Distressed Property Expert 2009
- Certified Institute for Luxury Home Marketing 2009 Certified Accredited Buyer Representation 2009
- Certified ePro Internet 2009
- Certified 1031 Exchange 2009
- Commercial Realtor CCIM 2007 CI 101
- Commercial Realtor CCIM 2008 CI 104
- Commercial Realtor CCIM 2009 CI 103
- Commercial Realtor CCIM 2010 CI 102
- Certified One America National Association of Realtors 2008
- Certified ICREA World Properties 2005
- Risk Management Certification 2010
- Commercial Realtor Negotiations Certification 2011
- Mediation Certification St. Augustine Realtor Association 2012
HONORS
- Philanthropist of the Year 2023
- Top Global Impact Broker 2023
- NAR Global Business and Alliance Committee 2018
- FR Global Committee 2018
- President Toastmasters Leaders in Communication 2016- 2018
- Distinguished Toastmaster 2015-2018
- Leadership Orlando Class 90
- Top Broker Second Home International Utrecht the Netherlands 2017 2018
- Realtor of the Year 2012
- Florida Realtor Featured Global Realtor 2017
- Top Real Estate Broker in Hamburg Germany 2010
- Good Neighbor Award 2015
- Chairman RPAC Realtor Party Action Committee 2016
- Leadership Florida Realtors 2013
- Leadership Orlando Realtors 2010
- Facilities Task Force Orlando Regional Realtors 2016
- Golden R Sponsor RPAC President’s Circle Realtor Party
- Director Orlando Regional Realtor Board 2010-2016
- VP Central Florida Commercial Realtor Association 2011/14
- Chairman Market Diversity Committee ORRA 2014
- Chairman Commercial Council ORRA 2015
- Vice Chair Realtor Party Action Committee 2015
- Director Dutch American Business Club of Central Fl 2013/14
- President Club Holland Orlando 2012/14
- Honor Society Orlando Regional Realtors 2006/18
- Honor Society Florida Realtors 2006/18
- Groningen University School of Law L.L.M.1979
- Moot Court Groningen, The Netherlands 1981
- Deputy Sheriff Alachua County Florida 1981
- The International Committee for Women’s Council of Realtors
- Women of the Year Achievement Award 2006
- Global Council Orlando Realtors Board 2006/18
- Federation Int’l des Professions Immobilieres, Paris 2018
- NAIOP National Association of Industrial and Commercial
- Rotary Leadership Institute 2009
- Rotary Leadership Institute Leadership 2017
- Rotary Bequest Society 2007-2018
- Rotary International Paul Harris Society 2007-2018
- Rotary Int’l President Orlando Evening 2010-2011, 2013-2014
- Rotary President of the Year District 6980 2011
- Rotary Int’l Student Exchange Host 2011/13
- Rotary Int’l Club Extensions Committee 2011
- Rotary Int’l Multiple Member Sponsor 2012/15
- Rotary Int’l Foundation Major Donor 2012/18
- Rotary Orlando E-Club Charter VP 2017
- Founder Hagere Salem Water Well AddisAbba Ethiopia
- Founder of Jireh Orphanage Boca Chica Dominican Republic
- Broker Council ORRA 2012/15
- FIABCI Orlando Chapter 2018
- Specialty Award International Realtor of the Year 2011 ORRA
- Circle of Achievement Award CFCAR 2011
- Community Service Award CFCAR 2011
- Pillar of the Community ORRA 2013
- Ellison S. Onizuka Humanitarian Award Nomination 2013
- National Association of Realtors Commercial Award 2014
- Executive Board Kids beating Cancer 2014/15
- Major Donor Wall Florida Hospital 2014
- Florida Hospital Transplant House Board 2014
- Ronald McDonald House Sponsor 2006/15
- Founding member Citrus Toastmasters Orlando Charter 2015
- Area 31 Governor Toastmasters International 2014/15
- President’s Distinguished Toastmaster District Governor 2015
- Good Neighbor Award 2016
BAR
- Koninklijke Notariele Broederschap, in
- The Hague, The Netherlands
- American Bar Association
- Florida Bar Association
- Pacific Rim Lawyers Association, in Seoul, Korea
- International Bar Association, in London, England
PUBLICATIONS
- Treaty of 1961”, The Hague, re: International Wills
- Published in New York Law Journal 1981
- “Testamentaire Voogdij” (Testamentary Custody)
- Published in the Netherlands Bar Journal 1981
- Orlando Regional Realtors Association 2004;
- “Breathtaking Views” in Rotterdam QualiTime NL 2004
- “Selling homes the European Way” in ORRA Monthly 2004
- “It’s not so bad here; look at Europe’s Housing Prices; ORRA
- “International Realtor’s Etiquette” in ORRA Monthly 2004
- “Treating Int’l Buyers with Kid’s gloves” in ORRA Monthly
- “Strict Laws require Extra Efforts Internationally” in ORRA
- “The Global Clock” in ORRA Monthly 2004
- “A Second Home in Florida” in Second Home Magazine NL
- “Favorable Currency Exchange favors US Real Estate Purchases” in Arts en Auto NL 2005
- “Realtor for the Rich and Famous” Groningen Netherlands
- Performance Magazine 2009
- OBJ Book of Lists 2013-2024
- Orlando Realtor bi-monthly since 2010-2018
MEMBERSHIP
- Who is Who Platinum Edition
- American Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands (AMCHAM)
- Netherlands Chamber of Commerce in the United States (N.C.C.)
- Holland International Distribution Center (HIDC)
- Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
- Realtor Association of Greater Fort Myers and the Beaches National Association for Female Executives
- Who’s Who among American Lawyers
- Top Female Executives 2016
- Member World Trade Center
- Better Business Bureau
- Women Council of Realtors
- Women Executive Council
- Area 31 Governor Toastmasters International, DTM
- Distinguished Toastmaster
- WCR
GENERAL EXPERIENCE
- Current ;Broker and Principal Downtown Brokers LLC, CIPS, CCIM Candidate, GRI, ABR, ePro, CDPE, TRC, CAM, SRS
- Managing Investment portfolios Investors in USA 1981-2024
- Foreign Attorney McFarlane Ferguson Allison & Kelly 1981
- Attorneys at Law, Tampa, Florida
- Foreign Attorney at Arnall Golden & Gregory, 1983
- Attorneys at Law, Atlanta, Georgia
- Uniken Venema & Associates, Atlanta, 1985/92
- Georgia , investing for Dutch Corporations in conjunction with the Netherlands Embassy
- Principal Netham Investments Ltd., Atlanta 1985/2000
- Board Park Lake Towers Condominium Association 2005/10
- Principal Real Estate Broker Downtown Brokers LLC, Orlando 2004/18
- Principal Downtown Professional Management LLC, Orlando 2008/18
- Languages: Dutch, German & English