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Stephen Fox Jr. Application PackageID MIAMI BEACH CITY MIAMI BEACH BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM NAME: Fox, Jr. Stephen M Last Name First Name Middle Initial HOME ADDRESS: 1350 Pennsylvania Ave; Apt 102 Miami Beach Florida 33139 Apt No. Home No./Street City State Zip Code PHONE: (786) 361-2467 stephenmfoxjr@gmail.com Home Work Email Address Business Name: Anidiar & Levine, P.A. Position: Attorney Address: 300 SE 17th St Fort Lauderdale Florida 33316 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) months 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: South Beach • I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below: Ten year resident, homeowner, Navy veteran, associate attorney, member of MBLAAA. • 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 (3) choices will be observed by the Citv Clerk's Office. (Regular Boards of City) Choice 1: LGBTQ Advisory Committee Choice 2: Police/Citizens Relations Committee Choice 3: Cultural Arts Council * Board members are required to file Form 1 — "Statement of Financial Interest" with the State. If you seek appointment to a professional seat (e.g., lawyer, architect, etc.) on the Board of Adjustment, Design Review Board, Historic Preservation Board or Planning Board, attach a copy of your currently -effectively license, and furnish the following information: Type of Professional License License Issuance Date License Number License Expiration Date 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: Child Name Age Program • 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 codes: No If yes, please explain in detail: • Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: No If yes, please explain in detail: • Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: Yes If yes, which board? LGBT Advisory • What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in? • I am now employed by the city of Miami Beach: No Which department? • List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach: Gender: Male The following information is voluntary and is neither part of your application nor has any bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity reporting requirements. Race/Ethnic Categories What is your race? Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself to be. White Other Description: Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino. No 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: o Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel (Miami Beach City Code section 2-459). o Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami -Dade County Code section 2-11.1). o Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office (Miami Beach Code section 2-26). o 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 Stephen Fox, Jr. agreed to the following terms on 1/19/2018 10:49:42 AM Received in the City Clerk's Office by: Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date WORK EXPERIENCE STEPHEN M FOX JR 1350 Pennsylvania Ave, Apt 102 • Miami Beach, FL 33139 PHONE (786) 361-2467 • E-MAIL steDhenmfoxiraa amail.com Windhaven Insurance Comoanv / Staff Attomev / PIP Defense Doral, FL Nov 2016 — Present • Manage case load of 350+ cases • Take and defend depositions • Respond to complaints, discovery, and file various motions as need to litigate cases • Argue various motions in Court and sat second chair at MSJ hearing involving defense of material misrepresentation • Correspond with opposing counsels to discuss cases, negotiate settlements, and dismissals at all stages of litigation J.H. Zidell. P.A. / Associate Attomev / Wage and hour emDlovment claims Miami Beach, FL Nov 2015 — Nov 2016 • Experience with Federal and State Court practices • Knowledge and familiarity with the FLSA and relevant employment State law • Practice in all phases of civil litigation from case intake to second chair at two jury trials • Respond to and propound requests for discovery • Draft pleadings and various motions including complaints, summary judgment and responses, motions to compel, motions for sanctions • Conduct settlement negotiations during settlement conferences, private mediations, and informal opposing counsel communications LaVan & Neidenberg. P.A. / Associate Attorney / Disability compensation Plantation, FL Nov 2014 — Nov 2015 • Handled compensation claims filed with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs • Managed a case load of over 250 clients throughout the various levels of the initial claim to appellate process • Engaged in evidence reviews of voluminous medical records, service records, and personnel records • Assessed legal strategy and provide individualized legal counseling on most beneficial course of action per claim • Conducted legal research, analysis, and legal writing using Federal statutory regulations and relevant controlling case law • Prepared for and attended appeals hearings conducted within the VA's nationwide Regional Offices I I' Judicial Circuit of Florida / Assistant to the CIO Miami, FL Oct 2013 — Oct 2014 • Compiled information from the IT budget as requested, conducted research, prepared statistical reports, handled information requests, and fielded questions for the CIO • Performed clerical functions; e.g. scheduled CIO's appointments, maintained the personnel calendars, scheduled and made arrangements for IT staff meetings, prepared correspondence, received visitors, arranged conference calls, and took meeting minutes Synergy Legal Staffing / Document Reviewer Fort Lauderdale, FL Nov 2010 — Oct 2013 • Assessed relevance and responsiveness of documents based on established coding criteria, privileged coding, and redaction criteria • Areas of practice: Contract, Environmental, Pharmaceutical, Information Technology, Patent, Workers Compensation, Employment Discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Tort, Civil Liability, Anti -Trust • Experienced in use with Relativity and Simplicity software St. Thomas Universitv / Immigration Clinic Miami Gardens, FL Aug 2009 — Jan 2010 • Conducted client intake interviews, conducted legal research of statutory and case law, developed case plan, filed evidence, prepared and filed motions & pleadings • Maintained multiple cases, maintained calendar of hearings, prepared for trial practice United States Naw / Fire Controhnan Norfolk, VA Sep 1998 — Aug 2004 • Stationed aboard USS Nassau LHA 4 & USS Enterprise CVN 65 • Participated in Mediterranean Deployment 2000, Operations Iraqi Freedom 2002, & Enduring Freedom 2002 • Maintained equipment readiness for MK 21 CIWS defense weapon system • Provided security of ship's equipment and personnel • Maintained personal physical readiness PROFESSIONAL LICENSES EDUCATION • Florida Notary Public • DC Bar • Department of Veterans Affairs attorney accreditation • United States District Court, Southern District of Florida • Florida State Bar St. Thomas Universitv School of Law Miami Gardens, FL • Juris Doctor George Mason Universitv Fairfax, VA • B.A., Major in History ASSOCIATED QUALIFICATIONS • Confident in presentations to superiors and peers • Civil, professional, personable, organized, driven, receptive and goal focused Exp. July 2018 October 2017 January 2015 August 2014 May 2014 May 2010 May 2007 INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES • City of Miami Beach Commissioner appointed member of Citizen's Advisory Committee Feb 2016 - Present • City of Miami Beach Leadership Academy — Board of Directors - Treasurer Apr 2014 — Apr 2015 • Volunteer - 2008 Presidential Election Campaign Aug — Nov 2008