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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Commissioner Suarez-Attorney ResumesISRAEL REYES Managing Partner The Reyes Law Firm, P.A. One Columbus Center 1 Alhambra Plaza Suite 1130 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Phone: (305) 403-2272 Fax: (305) 403-2273 ireyes@reyeslawfirmpa.com www.reyeslawfirmpa.com EDUCATION Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Juris Doctorate, December 1994 Top 20% Florida International University, Miami, Florida Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, August 1992 High Honors (magna cum laude) Miami Dade Community College, Miami, Florida Associate in Arts in Criminal Justice, June 1981 2003-2011 - c2ooge_ b JUDICIAL SERVICE Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Circuit Court Judge elevated/appointed by Governor Jeb Bush on August 14, 2003 with the following assignments: Civil Division (Jan. 2009 to May 2011) Associate Administrative Judge (July 2009 to May 2011) o Acting Administrative Judge during Administrative Judge's absences o Assisted the Administrative Judge in supervising the Division o Presided over the administrative transfer calendar (back up) o Implemented and supervised the eCourtesy Copy Program. o Assisted in creating and implementing the Foreclosure Master Calendar o Chaired the Residential Foreclosure Mediation Program Vendor Screening Committee o Member of the Internet Steering Committee Como/7;5s; oncr Suarez Riforreq Res-omcs Submitted into the public record in connection with items 0I.4 on 01-24-13 Todd B. Hannon City Clerk Curriculum Vitae Israel Reyes 2002 -2003 2012-Present 2011-2012 o Member of the Foreclosure General Magistrate Interview Panel o Trained new judges regarding security and media relations issues o Assisted in training Foreclosure Guardians ad Litem o Meet with foreign judges touring the l lth Judicial Circuit Criminal Division (Feb. 2004 to Jan. 2009) Juvenile Division (Sept. 2003 to Feb. 2004) Volunteer Judge- Termination of Parental Rights Trials Fourth District Court of Appeal Associate Judge (Temporary Assignment) (Nov. /Dec. 2005) (Jan. 2007) Miami -Dade County Court (Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida) County Court Judge appointed by Governor Jeb Bush on March 26, 2002, and assigned to the Criminal Division as of May 1, 2002. PROFESSIONAL (NON -JUDICIAL) EXPERIENCE The Reyes Law Firm, P.A. Managing Partner representing corporations, receivers, attorneys, individuals and law enforcement agencies in all types of complex litigation matters. Practice areas include anti -money-laundering, financial fraud, internal corporate investigations, complex dispute resolution as an arbitrator and mediator, attorney's fees and police procedures expert, special magistrate, private judge and umpire. Diaz, Reus & Targ, LLP Partner focusing on anti -money-laundering, financial fraud and white- collar criminal defense representing international corporations, multinational financial institutions, foreign governments and high -profile individuals in sensitive, high -stakes matters including asset -tracing, Ponzi schemes and RICO litigation and at various acting as a court appointed Receiver, Arbitrator, Special Magistrate, and Mediator. 2 Submitted into the public record in connection with items DI.4 on 01-24-13 Todd B. Hannon City Clerk Curriculum Vitae Israel Reyes 1998 -2002 1995 - 1998 1996 — 1998 Office of the State Attorney (Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida) Assistant State Attorney assigned to the Racketeering / Organized Crime Prosecution Unit; specializing in the litigation of civil forfeitures with a concentration on illegal drug money laundering cases, and supervising the Civil Forfeiture Unit. Assisted other assistant state attorneys in the preparation and litigation of criminal cases. Additionally, co-chaired the Police Prosecutor Coordinating Committee Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer Subcommittee. Cross -designated as a Special Designated Assistant Statewide Prosecutor on a case -by -case basis litigating multi -judicial circuit money laundering prosecutions. Cross sworn as a Criminal Investigator (a sworn law enforcement officer position) and served as the Police Legal Advisor to the Criminal Investigations Division. Needle Gallagher & Areces, P.A. Associate in personal injury law firm specializing in the litigation of wrongful death, professional (medical malpractice) negligence cases, and civil actions involving governmental agencies. Police & Media Consulting Group President. Consulting and training in the areas of law enforcement procedure, media relations, and public records issues. 1996 WSVN-TV (Channel 7 News) Free-lance television reporter/consultant. 1994 Metro -Dade Police Department -Legal Bureau Certified legal intern assigned to the Forfeiture Unit, litigating various substantive and procedural forfeiture issues. Other duties included researching and drafting pleadings and motions and assisting with discovery. Submitted into the public record in connection with items DI.4 on 01-24-13 Todd B. Hannon City Clerk McDermott Will &Emery Marcos Daniel Jimenez Partner Miami, New York T: +1 305 329 4458 F: +1 305 347 6500 Marcos Daniel Jimenez (Marc) is a partner in McDermott Will & Emery LLP's Miami and New York offices, He is a trial and appellate lawyer specializing in complex business litigation, white-collar criminal defense and internal investigations. Marc's advocacy skills are recognized in numerous publications, such as Best Lawyers in America and Chambers USA (noted as a "compelling presence in the courtroom," "brilliant, extraordinarily well prepared and incredibly polished," and "a very sharp trial lawyer"). During 2002 to 2005, Marc served as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, leading 230 federal prosecutors in significant public corruption, national security, health care, securities and consumer fraud, narcotics trafficking, money laundering and other matters. During his tenure, Marc served on the Attomey General's Advisory Committee, headed the nation's largest Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, and chaired antiterrorism task forces in the wake of September 11. Earlier in his career, Marc served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for four years, successfully first -chairing criminal trials and appeals. In private practice. Marc's significant cases include a recent trial victory in a deceptive trade practices action where the Florida Attomey General sought more than $20 million in damages plus statutory penalties against his client, Alltel Communications, a subsidiary of Verizon Wireless. For his Alltel win, Marc was featured in The National Law Journal's 2011 "Winning" issue and selected by the Daily Business Review as South Florida's "Most Effective Lawyer" in the category of Complex Business/Civil Litigation. Marc is an active community and bar leader. He has chaired the Florida Bar's Attomey-Client Privilege Task Force and Florida's Third District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission. He previously served on the Board of Trustees of Baptist Health Systems, South Florida's largest health care organization. He is currently a member of an ABA dialogue group that regularly meets with Attorney General Holder and his staff. Born in Havana, Cuba, Marc is fluent in Spanish. He graduated third in his class (top one percent) from the University of Miami School of Law. was an associate editor of the University of Miami Law Review, and is a member of Iron Arrow, the University's highest honor. Representative Civil Cases Won a hard-fought preliminary injunction for Verizon Wireless in its RICO and fraud action against a well -funded adversary — one of the nation's largest premium text message service providers; successfully argued the interlocutory appeal of the injunction in the Ninth Circuit; subsequently obtained a favorable settlement. Cello° P'ship v. Hope et al., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 53713, 2011-1 Trade Cas. (CCH) P77, 447 (D. Ariz, May 11, 2011) (preliminary injunction); Cellco P'ship v. Hope et al., 2012 U.S. App. LEXIS 3914 (9th Cir, Ariz, Feb, 27, 2012) (appeal). As lead trial counsel for CDR Creances, S.A.S., a French -government instrumentality, secured final judgment striking the defendants' pleadings for fraud on the court and awarding CDR title to properties worth approximately $65 million, after a lengthy evidentiary hearing; successfully argued the appeal of the judgment. Empire World Towers, LLC v. CDR Creances, S.A.S., 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 8626 (3d DCA May 30, 2012). Serves as co -counsel for TD Bank in civil actions relating to the Scott Rothstein Ponzi scheme, one of the largest fraud schemes in the US. Currently defends, as co -counsel, Florida's Medicaid agencies in a class action civil rights challenge where Florida's pediatricians and pediatric dentists seek reimbursement rate increases totaling several hundred million dollars per year. Serves as lead counsel for musicians Armando Christian Perez p/k/a Pitbull, Shaffer Chimere Smith, Jr., p/k/a Ne-Yo, and Nick Van De Wall plkla Afrojack in a right of publicity action brought by actress Lindsay Lohan over the mention of her name in an international hit song. Lohan v. Perez, et al., Case No. CV-11-5413 (DRH)(ARL) (E.D.N.Y.). Obtained dismissal with prejudice of contract and fraud claims filed against Verizon Wireless by a former distributor and successfully argued the subsequent appeal of the ruling. Celluland USA, Inc. v. Verizon Wireless Personal Communications, 981 So. 2d 1209 (Fla. 3d DCA 2008). Obtained dismissal, as co -counsel, of Alien Tort Statute claims against the Prime Minister and Finance Minister of the United Arab Emirates. Mother Doe I v. Maktoum, 632 F. Supp. 2d 1130 (S.D. Fla. 2007). Submitted into the public record in connection with items DI.4 on 01-24-13 Todd B. Hannon City Clerk Successfully argued The Coca-Cola Company's motion to dismiss a significant Alien Tort Statute case. Sine&eine! v. The Coca-Cola Company, 256 F. Suer), 2d 1345 (S.D. Fla. 2003). Played a key role in the constitutional challenge to the government's detention of approximately 34,000 Cuban detainees during the 1994 rafter crisis, Cuban American Bar Association v. Christopher, 43 F.3d 1412 (11th Cir. 1995), for which Marc was featured in The American Lawyer and accepted the Florida Supreme Court's Pro Bono Association Award on behalf of the detainees' lawyers. Representative White -Collar Matters and Internal Investigations Conducted Internal investigation related to accounting fraud for a large company in the leisure industry. Represented Am Law 100 firm in investigation of partner's potential involvement in fraud and money laundering. Conducted internal investigation for a major university involving the activities of its athletic department. Conducted intemal investigation for an HMO relating to the activities of its executives. Defended European national in nationally significant intellectual property prosecution involving the recording of live performances. Selected Honors/Recognitions Selected by the Daily Business Review as South Florida's "Most Effective Lawyer" in the category of Complex Commercial/Business Litigation, December 2011 Cover article of The National Law Journal, "Winning," June 2011. Distinguished Public Service Award, United States Coast Guard (the Guard's highest public service award), June 2005. Cover article of Poder Magazine, "Crime And Punishment — U.S. Attorney Marcos Jimenez Takes On Drug Lords, Terrorists and White Collar Crooks," April 2005. Featured on "Bog us Botox" segment of ABC's Primetime Live, February 2005, Named one of the nation's 100 most influential Hispanics, Hispanic Business Magazine, October 2002. Authorships/Publications Jimenez & Foster, The Importance of Compliance Programs for the Health Care Industry, 7 U. Miami Bus. L. Rev. 503 (1999), Moore, Meyers and Jimenez, The Anatomy of a Cocaine Comparison Case: A Prosecutorial and Chemistry Perspective, 38 Joumal of Forensic Sciences 1305 (1993). Scholl & Jimenez, The Florida Industrial Development Bond Financing Act: The Need for Judicial Consistency, 12 Fla. St. U. L. Rev. 31 (1984). Selected speaking Engagements The Federalist Society (Miami Division), Program Organizer and Panel Member, "War Zone or Crime Scene: Walking the Tightrope of Justice — A Look Back Ten Years After September 11, 2011," September 2012. ABA 21st Annual Institute on Health Care Fraud, Moderator, "Foundations of White Collar Law, Practice and Health Care Fraud," May 2011. University of Miami Law Review, Panelist, "From the Board Room to the Court Room: The Evolving Legal Status of Corporate Crime," February 2011. ABA Health Care Fraud Institute, Moderator, 'Panel Discussion on U.S. v. Valladares," a Health Care Fraud Task Force case, May 2010, ABA Health Care Fraud Institute, Presenter, "Criminal and Civil Motions Practice in the Health Care Fraud Arena," May2005, ABA Criminal Justice Section, Florida White Collar Committee Panelist, "Attorney -Client Privilege: On Life Support?' April 2007. United States Department of Homeland Security, Speaker, Citizenship and Immigration Services, Citizenship Ceremony, September 2003. Federalist Society, South Florida Chapter, Speaker, "Addressing the Terrorist Threat," March 2003. Nova Southeastern University Law School, Academic Hooding Ceremony Speaker, "Addressing Terrorism and the Role of the United States Attorney's Office," December 2002, Language English Spanish Submitted into the public record in connection with items DI.4 on 01-24-13 Todd B. Hannon City Clerk . , Education University of Miami School of Law, J.D., (magna cum laude), 1983 University of Miami, BA., (magna cum laude), 1980 Related Services Antitrust & Competition Class Action Trial White -Collar & Securities Defense Related Information Accolades Media Mentions Press Releases @ 2013 McDermott Will & Emery Submitted into the public record in connection with items 01.4 on 01-24-13 Todd B. Hannon City Clerk I ' ' ! ) > . U�NK���U� ������ ���U�U� ��0�U��� �������� ��U��� U�K����U^� �^�U���� Alvarez, Carbonell, Fe/tnman'Gomez, Jimenez & Gonmeo,P.L 2100Ponce DeLeon B|vd..Suite O0O Coral Gables, Florida 33134 305-444'5885(Exd.248) apando@acg|egaicom EXPERIENCE Submitted into the public record inconnection with |tennoDIAmn 01'24'13 Todd B.Hmnnon city Clerk Judicial: County Court Civil Division, handling all hypes 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, repoda, bench and jury trials, and lengthy ax-padematters. County Court Criminal Division, handling all types of criminal |iUoaUon, including presiding over lengthy calendars involving nnobons, ornaignnnunta, soundinga, neporta, bench and jury trials: conducting aproblem-solving court when appropriate. Code EnfnroenmwnUQuo|dy of Life Issues: Prosecuting node violations before administrative bodies; training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting node compliance; Board counsel to Hearing Officer inTicketing Appellate Board; handling all code compliance -related issuao� issuing hznna| and informal opinions related tocode compliance. Police Lwqa| Issues: Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement; reporting to nhnne scenes hoassess civil liability concerns; responding to police shootings and police involved accidents tnoos*nshabiUtynomificaUons,-hdingwith officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts; training officers in o classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions offanUng /ovv enforcement; representing the City of &4ionn/ Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges tnpolice procedures. Public Records Lovv Assessing all requests for records within the Pn|ima Department; drafting all requisite legal correspondence; de- fending challenges by the media; researching case law-, training an proper procedures. Forfeiture Law: All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings: reviewing and analyzing files prior tofiling and hearings; interviewing witnesses; writing p|nadinDs, motions and legal correspondence; legal research; training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures. Civil and Criminal Law. All aspects of civil and criminal litigation |n State and Federal Courts; reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial; interviewing witnesses; writing pleadings, appellate briefs, motions and legal memoranda; legal research; conferring with supervising EDUCATION LICENSES 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 in connection with items D1.4 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.) 2 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 Verne'', 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 Submitted into the public record in connection with items DI.4 on 01-24-13 Todd B. Hannon City Clerk JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami -Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001. Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse, processing in excess of 150 cases a day. Previously, in Hialeah, Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims, collection actions, landlord -tenant cases, and general civil litigation. She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present. Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami -Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004, as her first assignment as County Court Judge. She has tried approximately 120 jury trials, 60 criminal, 60 civil, 1450 bench trials, 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials. She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez, Carbonell, Feltman, Jimenez & Gomez, P.L., specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courts, in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal, state and federal bodies. A native of Miami -Dade County, Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law. Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appointed Public Defender. In 1991, she joined the Miami City Attorney's Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor. In 1999, Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board. In addition, Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town -Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami -Dade County community concerning the court system. She consistently participates at community outreach events, such as Law Days, Constitution Day at Miami -Dade College, Red Ribbon Week, and career mentorship events at local schools and universities. Judge Pando is a member of the State of Florida's Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association. Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women, was Board Member to the Metro -Miami Action Plan, and is a founding member of the Miami -Dade County Teen Court. Judge Pando took pride in truly being a "People's Judge" in the "People's Court". Submitted into the public record in connection with items DI.4 on 01-24-13 Todd B. Hannon City Clerk JUDGE ANA MARUA PANDO Alvarez, Carbonell, Fmltman.Gomez, Jimenez & Gomez, P.L 21QOPonce DeLeon Blvd,Suite 80O Coral Gables, Florida 35134 305-444-5885(ExL248) apmndo@acg)ega|.00nn EXPERIENCE Judicial-, County Court Civil Ok/isjon, 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, naports, bench and jury trials, and \engthyex'porte matters. County Court Criminal Dkvision, handling all types of uhnnino/ |iUgotion, including presiding over lengthy calendars involving mohons, arroignments, aoundingo, pspoMs, bench and jury trials; conducting mproblem-solving court when appropriate. Code Enforcement/Quality of Life Issues: Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies; training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance; Board counsel tnHearing Officer inTicketing Appellate Board; handling all code oonnp|ianm»',e|ahad issues; issuing formal and infwnno| opinions related tocode compliance. Police Legm| 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 to assess liability nynnU5omtions; riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts; training officers in m classroom and in the field on new |mwn and court decisions affecting |avv enforcement; representing the City of Miami Police Department inall contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures. Public Records Law: Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department; drafting all requisite legal correspondence; de- fending challenges by the media; researching come law; training on proper procedures. Forfeiture Law: All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings; reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings; interviewing witnesses; vv,dng p|eodingo, nnoUnnn and |eAo| correspondence; legal research; training on changes in the |mvv on proper confiscation procedures. Civil and Criminal Law: All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts; reviewing and analyzing fihan prior to trial; interviewing witnesses; writing olemdings, appellate bdefn, motions and legal memoranda; legal research; conferring with supervising attorneys; conducting criminal and civil trials. Submitted into the public record \nconnection with itenmS DLAnn 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 — 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.) Submitted into the public record in connection with items DI.4 on 01-24-13 Todd B. Hannon City Clerk 3 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 Submitted into the public record in connection with items DI.4 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 DIA 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- 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 - Miami -Dade County Teen Court Program Dec 2000 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 Deoennber2O12 March 9.2UO9 May 042O05 Apr 1O20O1 Feb 232O01 Nov 3O2OOU Nov 3O200O Oct 182O00 COMMUNITY RECOGNITION Sept 2009 7 Recognition and Appreciation Award bvthe Cuban American Bar Association for just short Of12years CfService O88County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor 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 byMayor Raul LMartinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition ofConcerned Cuban -American Citizens City ofMiami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City ofMiami Police Department Certificate ofAppreciation Phi Alpha Do|10 Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation NeiqhborS(Front Page article) ~Ask the : Featured among MianniDodeJudgea at 'Community CDnneCyTovvnHall Meeting GtHialeah City Hall OiahoLas Americas (Front Page ardde): "Lkjare3en/8 COn/unkded"(Community LeaderS)- FeaturedaaaHisponicLnaderxvithannve|approanh to justice, focusing on rehabilitation and treatment. Submitted into the public record inconnection with itennso|.uom 01'2*'13 Todd B.Hannon City Clerk JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami -Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001. Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse, processing in excess of 150 cases a day. Previously, in Hialeah, Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims, collection actions, landlord -tenant cases, and general civil litigation. She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present. Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami -Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004, as her first assignment as County Court Judge. She has tried approximately 120 jury trials, 60 criminal, 60 civil, 1450 bench trials, 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials. She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez, Carbonell, Feltman, Jimenez & Gomez, P.L., specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courts, in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal, state and federal bodies. A native of Miami -Dade County, Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law. Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appointed Public Defender. In 1991, she joined the Miami City Attorney's Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor. In 1999, Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board. In addition, Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town -Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami -Dade County community concerning the court system. She consistently participates at community outreach events, such as Law Days, Constitution Day at Miami -Dade College, Red Ribbon Week, and career mentorship events at local schools and universities. Judge Pando is a member. of the State of Florida's Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association. Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women, was Board Member to the Metro -Miami Action Plan, and is a founding member of the Miami -Dade County Teen Court. Judge Pando took pride in truly being a "People's Judge" in the "People's Court". Submitted into the public record in connection with items D1.4 on 01-24-13 Todd B. Hannon City Clerk I NUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez, Carbonell, FeNman.Gomez, Jimenez & Gomez, P.L 21OOPonce OeLeon B|vd,Suite 80U Coral Gables, Florida 33134 305444-5885(Ert.248) EXPERIENCE Judicial: County Court Civil Dk/ision, 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 mohons, n*ports, bench and jury trials, and lengthy ox'portwmatters. County Court Criminal Oivision, handling all types of criminal |ihgedon, including presiding over lengthy oa|andmna involving nnobons, onmignmentn, soundings, naportn, bench and jury trials; conducting aproblem-solving court when appropriate. Code Enforoennmnt/Qua|dv 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 Officer inTicketing Appellate Board; handling all code compliance -related issues: issuing formal and informal opinions related tocode compliance. Police Legal Issues: Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement; reporting V7crime scenes Coassess civil liability concerns; responding to police shootings and police involved accidents hoassess liability ramifications; riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts; training officers in o o|ausnoonn and in the Oo|d on new |ovvs and court decisions affecting |ovv enforcement; representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures. Public Records Law: Assessing all requests for records within the Fh|ic* Department; drafting all requisite legal correspondence; de- fending challenges by the media; researching case law; training on proper procedures. Forfeiture Law: All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings; reviewing and analyzing files prior tnfiling and hearings; interviewing witnesses; writing o|eadingn, motions and legal correspondence; legal research; training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures. Civil and Criminal Law: All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts; reviewing and analyzing fi|an prior to trial; interviewing witnesses; writing p/eodings, appellate briefs, motions and legal memoranda; legal nanoannh; conferring with supervising attorneys; conducting criminal and civil trials. Submitted into the public record inconnection with items DIAmn 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 — 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.) Submitted into the public record in connection with items DI.4 on 01-24-13 Todd B. Hannon City Clerk 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 1 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 Submitted into the public record in connection with items oi.4 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 oi.4 on 01-24-13 Todd B. Hannon City Clerk 5 May 2008 Apr 2008 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. Nov 2007 Legal Services of Greater Miami — Presentation Re: Professionalism in Lawyering. Oct 2007 Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center @ Miami -Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity Oct 2007 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- u 0. C cu .0 _c 4-, ▪ U .° E -0 m 4-1 4 Feb 2004 Oct 2003 Oct 2003 Sept 2003 Feb 2003 Apr 2002 Apr 2001 Feb 1999 - Dec 2000 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 Member, Speakers Bureau, Eleventh Judicial Circuit Winston Park Elementary School - Career Day Hialeah Elementary School - Career Day 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 DIA on 01-24-13 Todd B. Hannon City Clerk 6 � Decmnnber2O12 Oenennber2012 K4orch9. 2008 Apr 1O2O01 Feb 232U01 Nov 3O2OUD Nov 302OUO Oct 1D2000 COMMUNITY RECOGNITION 8ept20O8 NOV2003 7 Recognition and Appreciation Award bvthe Cuban American Bar Association for just short of12years of Service Oaa County Court Judge Proclamation byMayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 7.2012Judge Ana Maria PandoDay Award bythe Federation of Cuban Students et 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 atHialeah Courthouse Proclamation byMayor Raul LMartinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition nfConcerned Cuban -American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City ofMiami Certificate ofAppreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate ofAppreciation (Barry University Chapter) City ofMiami Code Enforcement Board Certificate cfAppreciation Ne'iqhb0ro(Front Page article) "Ask the Judges": Featured among K4ianni'OadmJudgms at 'Community Connect'Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall OiahOLas Americas (Front Page 8rtic|e): ^Lideres6n/e COmunidad^(Community LeoUers). FeoturedomaH|sponioLeedervvithonome/appnoach to justice, focusing on rehabilitation and treatment. Submitted into the public record \nconnection with itemnsDIApn 01'24'13 Todd B.Hannon City Clerk