Lior Leser 12/31/2009m MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, t700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33138, www.miamibeachfl.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, City Clerk
Tel: {305) 673-7411, Fax: (305) 673-7254
01-24-2008
Lior Leser
4630 Royal Palm Ave.
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
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Congratulations! You have been appointed by the City Commission to the agency,
board or committee named above for a term ending: 12/3112009.
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2006-3543, commencing with terms beginning on or after
January 1st, 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,
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Robert Parcher
City Clerk
cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director
Antonieta Stohl
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 alt who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, City Clerk
Tel: (305) 673-7411, Fax: (305) 673-7254
TO Lior Leser
RE: Board of Adjustment
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: 12/31/2009.
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 theF/orida Commission on Ethics Guide to the Sunshine
Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees, and understand that as a member
of a City of Miami Beach Board and/or Committee, I must comply with the financial disclosure require-
ments of Miami-Dade County or the State of Florida (depending on the board or committee on which
I serve) on July 1st, following the closing of the calendar year on which I have serve` ~,
Lior Leser ~/
Sworn to and subscribed before me this~_ ay of l.~2~ , 200,
Silvia Prieto
Deputy Clerk
*Please visit the City of Miami Beach website at www.miamibeachfl.gov under City Clerk/Board and Committees
for additional information regarding the Financial Disclosure Requirements.
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LIOR LESER
407 Lincoln Road, Suite 500 • Miami Beach, Florida 33139 • T: 305.604.5547 • F: 305.604.5548 • E: lior@lhttlaw.com
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Lior Leser is an experienced attorney providing corporate and commercial real estate counsel to privately
held, high-growth, high-transaction companies. His background in International Economics and Finance
paired with his education from Stanford Law School make him uniquely equipped to help small & mid-
sized businesses grow and succeed in today's competitive marketplace. Mr. Leser is licensed in Florida
and California.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LESER, HUNTER, TAUBMAN & TAUBMAN, PLLC ^ Miami Beach, Florida 2007 -PRESENT
Corporate Law & Real Estate Law
The boutique firm provides corporate and commercial real estate counsel and related services to support
corporate investments and entrepreneurship. Mr. Leser's unique background in International Economics
& Finance enables him to provide specialized service to his corporate clients in support of their
continued growth and development. Mr. Leser serves clients in a range of industries including real estate
development, e-commerce, mobile and entertainment services and export-import as they struggle with
growth issues such as operations, marketing & investment capital.
LESER & ASSOCIATES LAW OFFICES ^ Miami, Florida 2004 - 2
Principal, Corporate Law & Real Estate Law
This firm merged with several practices in New York and Washington DC to form the firm of Leser,
Hunter, Taubman & Taubman, PLLC (see description above). The firm worked with owners & CEOs of
privately held high-growth, high-transaction companies, in a variety of industries, including Real Estate
Development and Technology related industries. Mr. Leser served as a trusted advisor to help secure
growth and protect investments in his role as outsourced general corporate counsel. The unique business
model of Leser & Associates allowed clients constant access to legal support without the risk associated
with hourly billing.
TRAP SYSTEMS, INC. ^ Miami Lakes, Florida 2001 - 2004
Vice President /Business Development & Legal Counsel
W.W., INC. ^ Coral Gables, Florida 1998 - 2001
General Counsel /CFO
STEARNS, WEAVER, MILLER, WEISSLER, 1997 - 1998
ALHADEFF & SITTERSON, P.A. ^ Miami, Florida
Associate, Corporate & Securities
BAR ADMISSIONS
^ State of Florida 2001 -PRESENT
^ State of California 1996 -PRESENT
EDUCATION
STANFORD LAW SCHOOL ^ Stanford, CA 1996
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Juris Doctor
Co-Founder/Director of the Stanford Journal of Law -Business & Finance
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY ^ Waltham, MA 1992
MA, International Economics and Finance
SOPHIA UNIVERSITY ^ Tokyo, Japan 1991
Graduate Studies in International Business, Economics & Japanese
LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS ^ London, UK 1990
Undergraduate Studies in Corporate Finance and Economics
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY ^ Waltham, MA 1991
BA, Economics, Summa Cum Laude, High Honors, Phi Beta Kappa
Recipient of the Morris and Anna Feldberg Prize in Economics, (1990-1991)
AWARDS
Phi Beta Kappa
Summa Cum Laude
High Honors in Economics
Feldberg Prize in Economics
ORGANIZATIONS & COMMITTEES
American Bar Association: Section of Real Property, Probate and Trust
Aventura Marketing Council
American Bar Association: International Investment in Real Estate Purchase and Sale
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
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