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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Ana Maria Pando, Esq.Aomxszcxxuomsu ATTORNEYS AT LAW January 2Z'2O1] VIA HAND DELIVERY Commissioner Frank [onoUo District 3 35OOPan American Drive Miami, FLS3I3] Dear Commissioner CanoUo: 21OOPONCE DELcomBOULEVARD. SU/rs00O CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134 TEL3O5.444.5805 F4x3O5.444.Q98G Alvarez Carbonell, Feltman.Jimenez & Gomo4PL Attorneys at Law |twas apleasure seeing you again at the last Commission meeting. |amsubmitting the attached Resume and 810 for your consideration as part of my proposal to provide the City of Miami legal assistance in the Michelle -Spence Jones v. Tomas Regalado matter. It is my understanding that, preliminarily, the City of Miami is seeking legal advice as to whether the City of Miami is responsible for the payment of Mayor Regalado's legal fees to Mr. Jose Quihon, who the Mayor has chosen as his counsel. There is also a concern as to whether the City o[Miami would be liable for any damages that Commissioner Spence -Jones may obtain against Mayor ReQa|adn. AsmyResume and 0Oindicate, | was aCounty Court Judge just short oftwelve (12) years and, previously, an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Miami just short of ten years. As both a retired Judge and Assistant City Attorney, I possess the requisite qualifications to provide the City of Miami with the legal assistance it now needs in the Spence Jones v. Regalado matter. As an Assistant City Attorney for so many years, I dealt with the issues at hand almost on a daily basis. I am also familiar with the City's protocols and procedures and have always enjoyed a close working relationship with members ofthe [it/s staff. Though not possessing aconflict nf interest in any way, it is certainly advantageous to be a lawyer who knows the players and the intricacies o[the workings ofthe City ofMiami, which |do. This information isinvaluable and not something that can be gained through investigation and discovery. Like I indicated in the City Commission meeting, though I cannot offer my services on a pno'bonobasis, | will charge the City areduced hourly rate of three -hundred (300) dollars per hour todothe research needed and provide alegal opinion. | estimate that the work can be done inanywhere between twenty (I0)and thirty /3O>huuns-$6,OUO'$9,0UU. �L-- w,`// //��/— r�u� F0*7d,0 cg�e' Submitted into the public record inconnection with /tenmsDI.4mn 01-24-I3 Todd B'Hannon Aomuszc^xoOmcu ATTQRWY5 AT LAW 21OOPONCE DsLsowBOULEVARD. GVns80R CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134 TsL3Q5.444.5805 FxX305.444.898G Alvarez, Carbonell, Feltmon.Jimenez & GomecPL Attorneys at Law I look forward to providing the City of Miami with the legal assistance it now needs. | can assure you that you will obtain a lawyer who will work diligently, proficiently and efficiently, continuing the work she once did asAssistant City Attorney. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need anything further. 5incere| aK4.haPando,Esq. Enclosures Submitted into the public record inconnection with items g1.lon 01'24'13 Todd Q.Hannon City Clerk 4LVAREZ CARBONELL zmAwxwcwEZuomMEzm ATTORNEYSATtAW January 32,IO1] VIA HAND DELIVERY CnmnmnissionerVVifredo Gn/t ]5OOPan American Drive Miami, FL3S13] Dear Commissioner Gort: 21OOPONCE DcLE0NBOULEVARD. SuITs8OO CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134 TEL305.444.5885 Fxx3O6.444.898G Alvarez, Carbonell, FeltmauJimenez & Gomez, PL Attorneys at Law |twas apleasure seeing you again at the last Commission meeting. |amsubmitting the attached Resume and 810 for your consideration as part of my proposal to provide the City of Miami legal assistance in the Michelle -Spence Jones v. Tomas Regalado matter. It is my understanding that, preliminarily, the City of Miami isseeking legal advice astowhether the City ofMiami isresponsible for the payment of Mayor ReQa|ado'slegal fees hoMr. Jose Qui5on,who the Mayor has chosen as his counsel. There is also a concern as to whether the City of Miami would be liable for any damages that Commissioner Spence -Jones may obtain against Mayor Kega|adu. As my Resume and 1310 indicate, I was a County Court Judge just short of twelve (12) years and, previously, an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Miami just short of ten years. As both a retired Judge and Assistant City Attorney, | possess the requisite qualifications to provide the City of Miami with the legal assistance it now needs in the Spence Jones v. Regalado matter. As an Assistant City Attorney for so many years, I dealt with the issues at hand almost on a daily basis. I am also familiar with the City's protocols and procedures and have always enjoyed a close working relationship with members ofthe [ity'sstaff. Though not possessing aconflict of interest in any way, it is certainly advantageous to be a lawyer who knows the players and the intricacies ofthe workings ofthe City of Miami, which |do. This information isinvaluable and not something that can begained through investigation and discovery. Like | indicated in the City Commission meeting, though | cannot offer my services on pro'bono basis, | will charge the City a reduced hourly rate ofthnee'hundred (300) dnUoo per hour to do the research needed and provide a legal opinion. I estimate that the work can be done in anywhere between twenty (20) and thirty (30) hours-$6,000-$9,000. I look forward to providing the City of Miami with the legal assistance it now needs. | can assure you that you will obtain a lawyer who will work diligently, proficiently and efficiently, continuing the workshe once did as Assistant City Attorney, Submitted into the public record in connection with items [IAon 01-24'13 Todd B.Hannon City Clerk VAREZ CARBONELL LTMAN JIMENEZ & GOMEZ PI ATTORNEYS AI LAW 2100 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD. SUITE 800 CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134 TEL 305.444.5885 FAX 305.444.8986 Alvarez, Carbonell, Feltman, Jimenez & Gomez, PL Attorneys at Law Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need anything further. Sincerely Ana Mara Pando, Esq. Enclosures Submitted into the public record in connection with items DI.4 on 01-24-13 Todd B. Hannon ,• • City Clerk • ALVAREZcARBOwsu EmwAwJIMeNEZanomem January 22,IO13 VIA HAND DELIVERY Commissioner Marc U. 5arnoff Vice Chairman 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Commissioner Sa/noff: 21OOPONCE DcLsomBOULEVARD. SVITs8OO CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134 TsL3O5.444.5885 FAX 305.444.8986 Alvarez, Carbonell, Fwltman.Jimenez Q'Gomez, PL Attorneys at Law It was a pleasure seeing you again at the last Commission meeting. I am submitting the attached Resume and 1310 for your consideration as part of my proposal to provide the City of Miami legal assistance inthe Michelle -Spence Jones v.Tomas RcRa|adomatter. |tismy understanding that, preliminarily, the City o[Miami isseeking legal advice astowhether the City of Miami is responsible for the payment of Mayor Regalado's legal fees to Mr, Jose Qui5on, who the Mayor has chosen ashis counsel. There isalso aconcern astowhether the City of Miami would be liable for any damages that Commissioner Spence -Jones may obtain against Mayor ReXa|ado. AsmyResume and BID indicate, | was aCounty Court Judge just short nf twek/e(lZ) years and, previously, an Assistant City Attorney for the City o[Miami just short of ten years. As both a retired Judge and Assistant City Attorney, I possess the requisite qualifications to provide the City of Miami with the legal assistance it now needs in the Spence Jones v. Regaladc, matter. As an Assistant City Attorney for so many years, | dealt with the issues at hand almost on a daily basis. / am also familiar with the[ity's protocols and procedures and have always enjoyed a close working relationship with members of the [itysstaff. Though not possessing aconflict of interest in any way, it is certainly advantageous to be a lawyer who knows the players and the intricacies ofthe workings o[the City ofMiami, which |do, This information isinvaluable and not something that can begained through investigation and discovery. Like I indicated in the City Commission meeting, though I cannot offer my services on a p/o'bonobasis, | will charge the City oreduced hourly rate of three -hundred /3OO>dollars per hour to do the research needed and provide a legal opinion. | estimate that the work can be done inanywhere between twenty (2O) and thirty (]0)houm'$6,OOO'$9,OOO. p� Submitted into the public «, record in connection with ' itenmoII.4mn 01-24-13 Todd B.Hannon ^ ' City C|edv AcmxEZcAumOwEu ATTORNEYS AT �AW 210OPONCE QELEONBoVLsvARo. gVns0OU CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134 TsL3D5.444.5886 Fxx3O5.444.@98G Alvarez, Carbonell, Feltmnn'Jimenez &Gomez, PL Attorneys atLaw | look forward toproviding the City ofMiami with the legal assistance itnow needs. | can assure you that you will obtain a lawyer who will work diligently, proficiently and efficiently, continuing the work she once did asAssistant City Attorney. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need anything further. Enclosures Sincere Ana Mzria Pando, Esq. Submittedimto the public: record invonnectionM6 (tenmsoI.oon 01'24-13 Todd B.Hannon ' ` City Clerk JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez, Carbonell, Fmbnman,Gomez, Jimenez fLGomez, P.L 21O0Ponce OnLeon B|vd,Suite 8OO Coral Gables, Florida 33134 305~444-5885(E/d.248) EXPERIENCE Judicial: County Court Civil Divioion, handling all types of civil county court cases, including small claims and landlord -tenant cases; presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters. Calendars include motions, repodo, bench and jury trials, and lengthy ex'partematters. County Court Criminal Division, handling all types of criminal (hUgoUon, including presiding over lengthy calendars involving nnotiono, arraignments, noundinga, n*podo, bench and jury trials; conducting a problem -solving court when appropriate. Code Enforce nnent/Qoa|ity of Life Issues: Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies; training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance; Board counsel to Hearing [)ffioer in Ticketing Appellate Board; handling all code compliance -related issues; issuing formal and informal opinions related tocode compliance. 9m|iom Lmqs| Issues: Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement; reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns; responding to police shootings and police involved accidents toassess liability ramifications; riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts; training officers in a classroom and in the field on new |ovvs and court decisions affecting |mm/ enforcement; representing the City of K4ionni Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures. Public Records Lmmc Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department; drafting al[ requisite legal correspondence; de- fending challenges by the media; researching case |ovv; training on proper procedures. Forfeiture Law: All aspects of litigation invoking forfeiture proceedings; reviewing and analyzing files prior hofiling and hearings; interviewing witnesses; writing p|eadingo, motions and legal correspondence; legal research; training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures. Civil and Criminal Law: All aspects o{civil and orknino| litigation in 8baha and Federal Courts; reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial; interviewing witnesses; writing p|aadings, appellate briefs, motions and legal memoranda; legal research; conferring with supervising Subnnikkad-intothe public record inrmnnwctionwith. itennsDIAon 01-24-13 Todd B.Hannon City Clerk'' EDUCATION LICENSES 2 Governmental Affairs: Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns. College of Advanced Judicial Studies, Ft. Myers, FL, May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies, Ft. Myers, FL, May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies, Ft. Myers, FL, May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies, Ft. Myers, FL, May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies, Orlando, FL, May 2004 National Judicial College, Substance Abuse, Reno, NV, 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies, Orlando, FL, Sept 2003 Solving in the Courts, Reno, NV, June 2003 National Judicial College, Managing Cases Involving Persons with Mental Disabilities, Reno, NV, June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies, St. Pete, FL, Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies, Palm Harbor, FL, Sept 2001 Juris Doctor Degree, May 1987 University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida Honors: Dean's List Standing Activities: Moot Court; Client Counseling Competition; Member Hispanic Law Association; Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-Law/French, 1984 Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida Honors: Graduated Cum Laude; Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities; Dean's List; French, History and Catholic Women's Honor Societies. Activities: Studied in France (Summers/1982-83): La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities. Florida Bar Member Member, Trial Bar United States District Court, So. District of Florida EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS December 2012-Present Alvarez, Carbonell, Feltman, Jimenez & Gomez, P.L Coral Gables, Florida Senior Counsel Jun 2004 — Submitted into the public record inconnection with. items DI:4 on 01-24-13 Todd B. Hannon , City Clerk Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge, Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge, Domestic Violence Division Hialeah, Miami -Dade County, Florida (Total Bench Trials: 1,000 approx.) (Total Jury Trials: 60 approx.) Jan 2001 - Jun 2004 State of Florida County Court Judge, Criminal Division, Miami -Dade County, Florida (Total Bench Trials: 450 approx.) (Total Jury Trials: 60 approx.) 1999 - Nov 2000 City of Miami Law Department, Miami, Florida Assistant City Attorney 1991 - 1999 City of Miami Law Department, Miami, Florida Assistant City Attorney / Police Legal Advisor 1988 - 1991 Law Offices of Louis Vernell, North Miami Beach, Florida Associate 1987 - 1988 Morton R. Goudiss, Esq., Miami Beach, Florida Legal Assistant / Clerk (General Civil Practice) 1986 - 1987 State Attorney's Office, Miami, Florida Certified Legal Intern 1985 - 1986 Skip Taylor, Esq., (Criminal Defense) Miami, Florida Legal Clerk LANGUAGES ASSOCIATIONS Fluent in English, Spanish and French Conference of County Judges, Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges, Legislative, Conference, Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Association Cuban -American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers -Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy, Founder and Chair, Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum Miami -Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers E?o, Submitted irlto the public record inf:-connection with • items DIA on 01-24-13 Todd B. Hannon City Clerk COMMUNITY SERVICE April 2012 Nov 2011 4 Community Outreach — KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities. KAPOW lays a foundation for young students, introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years. Hialeah, FL Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence, Child Support, and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session. Hialeah, FL Sept 2011 Miami -Dade North - Panelist, U.S. Constitution Day. Oct 2011 May 2011 Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant, Domestic Violence and Small Claims. Miami Apr 2011 Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day April 2011 Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session. Hialeah, FL Feb 2011 Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work, honesty, integrity, perseverance. Hialeah, F Apr 2010 Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day Feb 2010 Barry University, Department of Psychology - Black History Month "Read-A-Thon" Presentation for Barry University students, faculty, staff, and middle and high school students Sept 2009 Miami -Dade North - Panelist, U.S. Constitution Day. April 2009 Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day Sept 2008 Miami -Dade North - Panelist, U.S. Constitution Day. Submitted into the public record in connection with items DI.4 on 01-24-13 Todd B. Hannon City Clerk 5 May 2008 Apr 2008 Nov 2007 Oct 2007 Oct 2007 Palm Springs Elementary — Career Day; Presentations to various classes re: educational background required to become a lawyer and judge; duties of a judge, judicial assistant and bailiff. Pinecrest Elementary — PTA sponsored Career Day; Presentations to various classes re: educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults. Legal Services of Greater Miami — Presentation Re: Professionalism in Lawyering. Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center @ Miami -Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity Allapattah Middle School — Red Ribbon Week: Presentation on "Negative Impact of Drugs on One's Life & Legal Issues from Drug Abuse/Possession" Oct 2007 Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn. — Small Claims Presentation Aug 2007- Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with St.Thomas School of Law, mentoring a third -year law student for one semester May 2007 Law Day— Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse Jan 2007 FAWL Panelist; discussion re: judicial campaigns Jan 2006 Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade Dec 2005 Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimer's and mentally - challenged patients for Christmas holidays Nov 2005 Little Havana Activities & Nutrition Centers — Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving, distributing turkeys and cookies May 2005 Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse May 2004 Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse May 2004 Saints Peter & Paul Catholic School - Career Day Apr 2004 Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial Mar 2004 Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of Judicial System- on 01-24-13 Todd B. Hannon Feb 2004 Oct 2003 Oct 2003 Sept 2003 6 emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay) Allapattah Middle School - 8th Grade Class "Consequences of Getting into Trouble" Cuban Hebrew Congregation, Miami Beach, FL Seniors' Day: Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge - Question and Answer Session Feb 2003 Member, Speakers Bureau, Eleventh Judicial Circuit Apr 2002 Winston Park Elementary School - Career Day Apr 2001 Hialeah Elementary School - Career Day Feb 1999 - Dec 2000 Miami -Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge Apr 1998 Boss -for -a -Day Mar 1997 Mar 1997 Jan 1997 Jan 1995 - Dec 1995 Miami Commission On The Status of Women - Counsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self -Improvement, Equality and Family Values Metro -Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National, State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations Apr 1995 Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day Apr 1995 American Cancer Society - Jail & Bail Sept 1994 - Cuban -American National Planning Council Aug 1995 Inter -Ethnic Community Relations Task Force AWARDS Submitted into the public record in connection with items DI.4 on 01-24-13 Todd B. Hannon City Clerk December 2012 D8cember2O12 K4anoh9. 2000 May O43O05 Apr 1O2O01 Feb 333OO1 Nov 3O3000 Nov 3O2OOO Oct 183O0O COMMUNITY RECOGNITION Sept 2009 7 Recognition and Appreciation Award Uythe Cuban American Bar Association for just short of12years ofService asoCounty Court Judge Proclamation byMayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 7.2O13Judge Ana Maria PandoDay Award bythe Federation ofCuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership tothe Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization ofFirst Annual Law Day celebration otHialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Flou| L Martinez for First Annual Lovv Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition ofConcerned Cuban -American Citizens City ofMiami Outstanding Achievement Award City of yNi8[Di Certificate of Appreciation City ofMiami Police Department Certificate ofAppreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation NekJhbons(Front Page article\ "Ask the : Featured gnOnnQ K4i8Dli'OadeJudg8S at a 'Community Connect'TownHall Meeting 8t Hialeah City Hall OiohoLas Americas - (Front Page orhcks\: ^Lidere3en/a COn74nk/ad''(Community Leaders). Featured osaHispanic Leader with anovel approach to justice, focusing on rehabilitation and treatment. Submitted into the public record |nconnection with |tenmsgIAon 01'24'13 Todd 0'Hannon City Clerk