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APPENDIX BRESUMES OF LEGAL PROFESSIONALS FORNABORS, GlBLIN & NlCKERSON, P.A.Edward A. DionEdward A. Dion | Shareholder | edion@ngnlaw.com110 East Broward Blvd., Suite 1700 [ Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301954-315-3852 Tel.Mr. Dion is a 1978 graduate of the University of Miami's College of Law and a1975 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. After serving as the GeneralCounsel of the Broward County Sheriff's office since 2004, Mr. Dion joined theFirm in October 2007. Mr. Dion served as Broward County Attorney from 1999through 2004; as General Counsel from 1994 to 1999 and as Deputy GeneralCounsel from 1987 through 1994 for the Florida Department of Labor; and wasin private practice specializing in real estate and litigation from 1979 through1987. Mr. Dion has represented and advised state and local governmententities since 1987, including before the Florida Legislature, state and federalcourts, and administrative agencies. Mr. Dion's area of practice includesemployment law, legislative consulting, local government law, and litigation and appellate law.• Represented and advised state and local government entities since 1987, including before the StateLegislature, state and federal courts and administrative agencies.• Provides innovative problem solving to local governments and special districts.Prior Professional Experience• General Counsel, Broward Sheriff's Office, 2004-2007.• County Attorney, Broward County, 1999-2004.• General Counsel, Florida Department of Labor, 1994-1999.• Deputy General Counsel, Florida Department of Labor, 1987-1994.• Private Practice specializing in real estate and litigation, 1979-1987.Professional, Civic & Community Involvement• The Florida Bar, Member.• Former Executive Council Member - Florida Bar Section of City, County and Local Government Law.• Secretary, Florida Association of County Attorneys, 2003-2004.• Admitted to practice in Florida and in the United States District Courts for the Southern District of Florida,the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.• City, County and Local Government Law - Legal Ethics and Professionalism Award, 2006.• South Florida Legal Guide Top Government Attorney, 2004.• Past President, Florida Jaycees, 1986-1987.Education• J.D., University of Miami, 1978.• B.S., Economics, University of Pennsylvania, 1975.Response to the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida RFP No. 19-02-01Page ,6-1