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Aaron Davis 12/31/2013 I B! qry � City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Rafael Granada,City Clerk Tel: (305)673-7411, Fax: (305)673-7254 Email CityClerk @miamibeach.gov 07-25-2013 Aaron Davis 5530 La Gorce Drive Miami Beach, Florida 33140 S,UBJEG�T� '£ Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee Congratulations! You have been appointed by Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson to the agency, board or committee named above for a term ending: 12/31/2013. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2006-3543, commencing with terms beginning on or after January 1, 2007, the term of board members who are directly appointed by a member of the City Commission shall automatically expire on December 31 of the year the appointing elected official leaves office. If you are unable to accept this appointment or have any questions, please call the City Clerk's Office at 305-673-7411. Please read the enclosed materials carefully. Congratulations again and good luck. Sincerely, afael OGrarnado City Clerk cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director Jose Gonzalez ATTACHMENTS: Letter of Appointment Oath City Code/Ordinance section applicable to agency, board or committee City Code Section 2-22, 2-23, 2-24, 2-25, 2-26, 2-458 and 2-459 Ordinance No. 2006-3543-Amendment to City Code Section 2-22 Miami-Dade County Code Section 2-11.1 -Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Ordinance City Wide Permit Application -(Parking Department Form) Booklet-Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employee We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community. MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Rafael Granada,City Clerk Tel: (305)673-7411, Fax: (305)673-7254 Email CityClerk @miamibeach.gov TO Aaron P. Davis RE: Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee I do solemnly swear or affirm to bear true.•faith, loyalty and allegiance to the Government of the United. States, the State of Florida, and the City of Miami Beach, and to perform all the duties of a member. of the above-mentioned board or committee of the City of Miami Beach to which I have been appointed for a term ending: 12/31/2013. I have been issued a copy of Section.2-11.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code (Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Ordinance), as well as the Florida Commission on Ethics Guide to the Sunshine Amend- ment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees, and understa at as a member of a City of Miami Beach Board and/or Committee, I must comply with the fi I dis r requirements of Miami-Dade County or ithe State of Florida (depending on the a or c mi on which I serve)on July 1, following the closing of the calendar year on which I av s d. Aaron P. Davis -1 Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of J4 , 2013. d Silvia Prieto Deputy Clerk *Please visit the City of Miami Beach website at www.miamibeachfl.gov under City Clerk/Board and Comm for additional information regarding the Financial Disclosure Requirement i We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant; tropical,historic community. MIAMI CITY OF MIAMI BEACH BEACH BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM NAME: Davis Aaron P Last Name First Name Middle Initial HOME ADDRESS: 5530 La Gorce Drive Miami Beach FL 33130 Apt No. Home No./Street City State Zip Code PHONE: 305-283-7887 305-446-2646 305-441-2374 adavis@tdflaw.com Home Work Fax Email Address Business Name: Thornton,Davis&Fein,P.A. Position: Attorney Address: 80 SW 8th Street(Suite 2900) Miami FL 33130 Street City State Zip Code Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4)a and b: Members of agencies, boards, and committees shall be affiliated with the city; this requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a)an individual shall have been a resident of the city for a minimum of six months; or b)an individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest for a minimum of six months in a business established in the city. • Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six(6) month Yes • Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six(6) months: No •Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes • (Please circle one): I am now a resident of: Middle Beach • I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below: •Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach No Please list your preferences in order of ranking [1]first choice[2] second choice, and [3]third choice. Please note that only three(31 choices will be observed by the City Clerk's Office. (Regular Boards of City) Choice 1: Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee Choice 2: Planning Board* Choice 3: Board of Adjustment* Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center: 1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: No Years of Service: 2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children No if yes, please list the names of your children,their ages, and which programs. List below: • Have you ever been convicted of a felony: No If yes, please explain in detail: • Do you currently have a violation(s)of City of Miami Beach No If yes, please explain in detail: codes: • Do you currently owe the City of Money Beach any No If yes, please explain in detail: money: •Are you currently serving on any City Boards or No If yes,which board? Committees: •What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in? • List all properties owned or have an interest in,which are located within the City of Miami Beach: • I am now employed by the city of Miami No Which department? Beach: The following information is voluntary and is neither part of your application nor has any bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is Gender: Male Race/Ethnic Categories What is your race?Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself to none Other Description: Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the"No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic/ No Latino. Physically Challenged: No NOTE: If appointed,you will be required to follow certain laws which apply to city board/committee members. These laws include,but are not limited to,the following: • Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel(Miami Beach City Code section 2-459). • Prohibition from contracting with the city(Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1). • Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office(Miami Beach Code section 2-26). • Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts(Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1). (re:CMB Community Development Advisory Committee): prohibition,during tenure and for one year after leaving office, from having any interest in or receiving any benefit from Community Development Block Grant funds for either yourself, or those with whom you have business or immediate family ties(CFR 570.611). Upon request,copies of these laws may be obtained from the City Clerk. "I hereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of the application and have received,read and will abide by Chapter 2,Article VII —of the City Code"Standards of Conduct for City Officers,Employees and Agency Members." I Aaron Davis agreed to the following terms on 7/25/2013 4: 6:39 PM Received in the City Clerk's Office by: Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date AARON PAUL DAVIS 5530 La Gorce Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33140• (305)283-7887•AaronPaulDavis @gmail.com EDUCATION: The George Washington University Law School,Washington,DC LL.M.,Intellectual Property Law;May 2009 University of Florida College of Law,Gainesville,FL Juris Doctor,May 2008 Activities: Editor-in-Chief,Florida Entertainment Law Review;Board,Journal of Technology Law and Policy Publications: An Enhanced Standard for Redefining Obviousness: Why KSR Does Not Work and a Proposed Solution to a Subjectivity Problem,4 Fla. Ent. L. Rev. 95 (2008) University of Florida,Gainesville,FL Bachelor of Science,May 2005,cum laude;Phi Beta Kappa Honors: Florida Blue Key,Leadership Honorary Activities: President,Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Thornton,Davis&Fein,P.A.,Miami,FL Associate,May 2009 to Present Class Actions and Multidistrict Litigation: • Conduct class plaintiff retention;draft complaints,motions and discovery in federal and state class actions and in MDL matters against telecommunications providers(i.e.,Arlene Baisa Lockhart, et al. v. Sprint Nextel Corporation) and consumer product manufacturers(i.e., Catherine Hyde v. Globe All Wellness,LLC, et al.) • Drafted the Demand for Arbitration and Federal Court motions seeking individual injunctive relief from the$39 billion proposed merger between AT&T Mobility,LLC and T-Mobile USA Products Liability/Negligent Security Litigation: • Conduct all phases of litigation related to wrongful death and catastrophic injuries resulting from product defect claims against automotive product manufacturers,and on negligent security cases against Bank of America Insurance Coverage/Commercial Litigation: • Litigate complex commercial cases involving analysis of contractor/subcontractor liability and insurance coverage The United States Copyright Office,Washington,DC Intern, August 2008 to December 2008 • Reviewed domestic and international copyright legislation and drafted memoranda for the Office of Policy and International Affairs Podhurst Orseck,P.A.,Miami,FL Summer Associate,May 2007 to August 2007 • Researched procedural and substantive issues arising in insurance,commercial litigation, personal injury litigation, and attorney disciplinary proceedings • Drafted pleadings,memoranda,and jury instructions for breach of contract,specific performance,tortious interference,and fraud cases Andrx Corporation(N/K/A Watson Pharmaceuticals),Davie,FL Legal Assistant,May 2002 to August 2002 • Responded to intellectual property litigation discovery requests,conducted legal research and drafted reports on the obviousness requirement of patentability PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Florida Bar(2008);United States District Courts: Southern,Middle,Northern Districts of Florida District of Columbia Bar(2009) American Bar Association TIPS(Product Liability Committee-Vice Chairman) The George Washington Law School Alumni Association(South Florida Alumni Network) Dade County Bar Association(Intellectual Property Committee) The Florida Bar www.floridabar.org Aaron Paul Davis Member in Good Standing Eligible to practice in Florida ID Number: - 58463 Address: 80 SW 8th St Ste 2900 Miami, Florida 331303036 United States Phone: 305.446.2546 214 Fax: 305.441.2374 E-Mail: adavis @tdflaw.com vCard: tA1i.1' f County: Miami-Dade Circuit: 11 Admitted: 10/03/2008 Sections: Young Lawyers Division 10-Year Discipline None History Law School: University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law Graduation Year: 2008 Degree: Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor Advanced Degrees: Intellectual Property/Technology/Information Technology Law: George Washington University Law School, LL.M. Firm: Thornton, Davis & Fein, P.A. Website: www.tdflaw.com Firm Size: 21 to 50 Occupation: Associate The Find A Lawyer directory provides limited basic information about attorneys licensed to practice in Florida and is provided as a public service by The Florida Bar.The information contained herein is provided "as is"with no warranty of any kind, express or implied.The Florida Bar, its Board of Governors, employees, and agents thereof are not responsible for the accuracy of the data. Much of the information is provided by the attorney and it is the attorney's responsibility to review and update the information. 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