Andrew Balck Application PackageBlack Andrew T
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
1601 West Ave, Apt 110 Miami Beach
Home Address City
FL 33139
State Zip Code
+1 (703) 341-98+1 (703) 341-98
HomeWork
andrew3black@gmail.com
Email Address
+1 (703) 341-98
Cellular
Miami
Business Address
1320 NW 14th Street
City
FL
State
33125
Zip Code
Law Offices of the Public Defender, Eleventh
Judicial Circuit of Florida
Occupation:Business Name:
Assistant Public Defender
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 City Clerk’s Office. (Regular Boards of City)
Choice 1:
Choice 2:
Choice 3:
Human Rights Committee
BOARD AND COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FORM
Note:If applying for the At-Large position of the Historic Preservation Board, please answer the below
questions:
Have you ever resided in one of the City's Historic Districts for at least one year?No
No Address in City Historic District submitted.
Professional License
License Number Issuance Date Expire Date
License to practice law in Florida 1042020 1/25/2023
Note:If you are seeking appointment to a professional seat (e.g. attorney, architect, etc.), you must attach a copy of
your currently effective corresponding professional license.
Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a, b and c: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be
affiliated with the city. This requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways:
YesResident of the City for a minimum of six (6) months:
Demonstrate an ownership interest in a business established in the City for a minimum of six (6) months:No
AFFILIATION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
a.
● I am resident of:South Beach
Or
b.
"Ownership Interest" shall mean the ownership of ten percent (10%) or more (including the ownership of 10%
or more of the outstanding capital stock) in a business.
"Business" shall mean any sole proprietorship, sponsorship, corporation, limited liability company, or other
entity or business association.
c.Full-time employee of such a business (for a minimum of six months); and I am based in an office or
other location of the business that is physically located in Miami Beach (for a minimum of six months):No
Notwithstanding the requirements set forth herein, the qualified full-time employee of a business must be
approved by a 4/7th vote of the Mayor and City Commission.
NOTE: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be required to demonstrate compliance with the City
affiliation requirements of section 2-22 (4) a and b of the Miami Beach City Code by executing an affidavit,
stipulating that they have met either (or both) of said affiliation requirements. The original affidavit shall be filled
with the Office of the City Clerk prior to being sworn in as a member.
Or
No● Have you ever been convicted of a felony:If yes, please explain in detail:
N/A
● Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes:No If yes, please explain in detail:
N/A
● 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:No If yes, which board?
N/A
N/A
● Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach?No
● I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
> Licensed attorney: eligible to provide legal advise; can assist in writing of policy memoranda, proposed
ordinances, and other legal writing.
> Assistant public defender for Miami-Dade: committed to public service, safeguarding rights and dignity of the
poor; advanced knowledge of constitutional, procedural, and criminal law.
> Experience coordinating and executing legal and community action on behalf of the vulnerable prior to
becoming an attorney (see uploaded resume).
> Private sector experience: inculcated in me a strong work ethic and high standards respecting quality of work.
> Global experience: can work with people from all walks of life.
See uploaded resume.
NOTE: IF APPOINTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW CERTAIN LAWS THAT APPLY TO CITY
BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THESE LAWS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
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).
o Sunshine Law - Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law was enacted in 1967. Today, the Sunshine Law
regarding open government can be found in Chapter 286 of the Florida Statutes. These statutes establish a basic
right of access to most meetings of Boards, Commissions, and other governing bodies of state and local
governmental agencies or authorities.
o Voting conflict - Form 8B is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on
an appointed or elected Board, Council, Commission, Authority, or Committee. It applies equality to members of
advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143.
Florida Statutes.
o Commencing with terms beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and as a condition of applying for appointment to
a City agency, board, or committee, each applicant must voluntarily agree that in the event the applicant files with
the City Clerk a Statement of Candidate formally announcing candidacy for City elective office, such filing with the
City Clerk shall be deemed a tender of resignation from the City agency, board or committee, and the member's
automatic resignation shall thereby immediately create a vacancy in the agency, board, or committee.
● In what organization(s) in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
Name Position
N/A N/A
● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
N/A
If so, which department and title?No● Are you now employed by the City of Miami Beach:
N/A
● Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b):
Do you have a parent, spouse, child, brother, or sister who is employed by the City of Miami Beach?Yes
If "Yes", identify person(s) and department(s):
Name Department Relationship Type
N/A N/A Spouse
BOARD & COMMITTEE FINANCIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT
Acknowledgement of fines/suspension for Board/Committee Members for failure to comply with
Miami-Dade County Financial Disclosure Code Section 2-11.1(i)(2)
I understand that no later than July 1, of each year all members of Boards and Committees of the City of Miami
Beach, including those of a purely advisory nature, are required to comply with Miami-Dade County Financial
Disclosure Requirements.
One of the following forms must be filled with the City Clerk of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, no later than 12:00 noon of July 1, of each year:
1. A "Source of Income Statement;" or
2. A "Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1)¹ ;" or
3. A Copy of your latest Federal Income Tax Return.
Failure to file one of these forms, pursuant to the Miami-Dade County Code, may subject the person to a fine of no
more than $500, 60 days in jail, or both.
_____________________________
¹ Members of the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will be notified directly by the State of Florida, pursuant
to F.S. §112.3145(1)(a), to file a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) with the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of
Elections by 12:00 noon, July 1. Planning Board and Board of Adjustment members who file their Form 1 with the
County Supervisor of Elections automatically satisfy the County’s financial disclosure requirement as a Miami Beach
City Board/Committee member and need not file an additional form with the Office of the City Clerk. However,
compliance with the County disclosure requirement does not satisfy the State requirement.
DIVERSITY STATISTICS REPORT
The following information is voluntary and has no bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is being asked to
comply with City diversity reporting requirements.
WhiteRace/Ethnic Categories
What is your race?
No details providedOther Description:
Gender:Male
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic /
Latino.
No
Physically Challenged:No
I HEREBY ATTEST TO THE ACCURACY AND TRUTHFULNESS OF THE APPLICATION; AND I HAVE
RECEIVED, READ AND WILL ABIDE BY CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII, OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE,
ENTITLED “STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR CITY OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENCY MEMBERS AND
ALL OTHER APPLICABLE COUNTY AND/OR STATE LAWS AND STATUTES ACCORDINGLY.”
I Andrew Black agreed to the following terms on 1/17/2024 10:02:26 AM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date
Board and Committee Application Checklist: Please ensure you have provided all information before applying or
reapplying to any Board and Committee.
YES
YES
YES
YES
I have answered all questions fully.
I have uploaded a current resume, photograph, and a copy of any applicable professional license.
I have completed and attached the Board & Committee Financial Acknowledgment Statement.
I have completed and attached the Diversity Statistics Report.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk via email: BC@miamibeachfl.gov or
telephone: 305.673.7411
Note: Florida Statutes 119.071: The role of the Office of the City Clerk is to receive and maintain forms filed as
public records. If your home address, telephone numbers, and/or photograph are exempt from disclosure and you
do not wish your home address, telephone numbers, and/or photograph to be made public, please:
1) Use your office or other address for your mailing address;
2) Use your office or other telephone number for your contact number; and
3) Do not attach a photograph.
YES I voluntarily agree to the resignation from the City agency, board, or committee, if I file a Statement
of Candidate for a City Elective Office (1).
(1) I understand that commencing with terms beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and as a condition of applying for
appointment to a City agency, board, or committee, I must voluntarily agree that in the event I file with the City Clerk a
Statement of Candidate formally announcing candidacy for City elective office, such filing with the City Clerk shall be deemed a
tender of resignation from the City agency, board, or committee.
ANDREW TAYLOR BLACK
Licensed Attorney, Florida Bar Number: 1042020
(703) 341-9816 | andrew3black@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, New York, NY
Juris Doctor (May 2022)
Honors/activities: Staff Editor, Vol. 43, Cardozo Law Review; Intensive Trial Advocacy Program; Political Chair,
Cardozo OUTLaw (LGBTQ student association); Cardozo Scholars Program (full-tuition merit scholarship).
Elon University, Elon, NC
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Studies (May 2011)
Honors/activities: Phi Beta Kappa Society; President, Model UN; Founder, Arabic Club; Panel Organizer / Presenter,
International Studies Association, Southern Conference; immersive study abroad programs.
EXPERIENCE
Lydecker LLP, Miami, FL
Associate Attorney (February 2024 – )
Accepted offer to join the firm’s complex commercial litigation group. Position commences February 5, 2024.
Law Offices of the Public Defender, Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami, FL
Assistant Public Defender (August 2022 – present)
Fight for hundreds of indigent clients facing criminal prosecution. Argue before a trial court five days a week.
Aggressively leverage substantial motion practice, depositions, investigative resources, trial advocacy, and advanced
knowledge of criminal law and procedure, evidence, and constitutional law.
Criminal Defense Clinic, Cardozo School of Law, New York, NY
Legal Intern (August 2021 – May 2022)
Fought for indigent clients facing criminal prosecution. Aggressively leveraged motion practice, courtroom advocacy,
and advanced knowledge of criminal law and procedure, evidence, and constitutional law. Secured dismissals in all of
my cases. Received an ‘A’ grade.
Consumer & Economic Advocacy Unit, Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A, New York, NY
Summer Paralegal (June – August 2021)
Legal Intern (May – August 2019)
Fought for low-income homeowners facing mortgage foreclosure by developing legal strategy, writing motions,
investigating foreclosure and deed fraud, organizing borrower assistance applications, producing memos on changes in
foreclosure and procedural law for litigation attorneys, and presenting foreclosure basics to the local community.
C2 Energy Capital, New York, NY
Associate (February 2017 – May 2018)
Assisted in-house counsel drafting a range of contracts, monitoring performance, and organizing compliance reporting.
With business development team, coordinated responses to requests for proposals and tax-incentive program
applications. Provided administrative support.
Institute of International Finance, Washington, DC
Analyst (March 2014 – August 2016)
Marketed research products and regulatory affairs services to overseas financial institutions, managed relationships
with global clientele, organized global events, managed client-relationship technology, and provided administrative
support.
The Happy-Town School, Haikou, China
English Teacher (November 2012 – November 2013)
Taught English to pre-school and elementary-school-aged children in China.
AWAN Arab Media Consultants, Amman, Jordan
Research Consultant (August – November 2012)
Produced research products, including: business sector sustainability report; elections communications strategy; and
startup responses to requests for proposals.
1/17/24, 8:02 AMMember Profile – Andrew Taylor Black – The Florida Bar
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MEMBER PROFILE
Andrew Taylor Black
Member in Good Standing Eligible to Practice Law in Florida
Bar Number:1042020
Mail Address:Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office
Bennett H. Brummer Bldg
1320 NW 14th St
Miami, FL 33125-1609
Office: 305-545-1880
Cell: 561-781-0636
Email:atblack@law.cardozo.yu.edu
Personal Bar
URL:
https://www.floridabar.org/mybarprofile/andrewtblack
vCard:
County:Miami-Dade
Circuit:11
Admitted:01/25/2023
10-Year
Discipline
History:
None
Law School:Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva
University, 2022
Sections:Young Lawyers
1/17/24, 8:02 AMMember Profile – Andrew Taylor Black – The Florida Bar
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Practice
Areas:
Criminal
Litigation/Trial Advocacy/Advocacy
Public Interest
Trial
State Courts:Florida
Firm:Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office
Firm Size:>100
Firm
Position:
Government attorney
Firm
Website:
https://www.pdmiami.com/public-
defender/home.page