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RES 2022-0801 - Reappointment of Ari Riekes to the City of Omaha Personnel Board (August 24, 2022 to August 23, 2027) City Clerk Office Use Only: (�� Publication Date cf appli able): RESOLUTION NO. 2_0 O - Agenda Date: ��®® LUZ Department: Lat.u Submitter: U(f /11L/r/(JP2ILfl&R/' CITY OF OMAHA LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER Omaha, Nebraska RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA: WHEREAS, Section 6.04 of the City of Omaha Municipal Charter created and established the City of Omaha Personnel Board; and, WHEREAS, the term of Ari D. Riekes as a member of the City of Omaha Personnel Board expired August 7, 2022; and, WHEREAS, Section 6.04 of the City of Omaha Municipal Charter empowers the Mayor to appoint members to the Personnel Board; and, WHEREAS, the Mayor hereby nominates Ari D. Riekes for reappointment as an Alternate Member of the City of Omaha Personnel Board to serve a five-year term commencing upon August 24, 2022 and expiring on August 23, 2027. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA: THAT, the reappointment of Ari D. Riekes as an Alternate Member of the City of Omaha Personnel Board to serve a term of five years commencing upon August 24, 2022 and expiring on August 23, 2027, be and hereby is confirmed. APPROVED AS T ORM: ICI I"1.? DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY DATE 2022\20596se1 Adopted: AUG 2 3 2022 1 --0 Attest: City Cler Approved: M or ACTIN f 00AliA.Nit. crAib. .f2:,4,,,,c,:i.,pi.�.'.....) BOARD/COMMISSION CANDIDATE RESPONSE FORM AND OATH I wish to be considered for appointment to the following board(s)and or commissions)and submit the following information: Name/s of Board or Commission: (List one or more) Omaha Personnel Board Last Name: Riekes First name: Ad Middle initial: 0 Home address: 15532 Burdette Street City: Omaha ZIP: 68116 State: NE Home Phone: (402)515-5411 Work Phone: (402)392-1500 Fax: Email: ari@gwmdaw.com City Council District: 7 Sex: M Race/Ethnicity/Disability(optional): Business Name: Gross Welch Marks Clare Job Title: Attorney/Shareholder Business Address: 1500 Omaha Tower,2120 S 72nd Street City: Omaha Zip: 68124 State: NE Where would you like us to direct your correspondence? (check box) Home ( )orEBusiness cesMy appointment to the above named Board or Commission and term of service to the City would not .t with my professional or personal interests. Name—Print or Type Ari Riekes Date:8-2-2022 Please return this completed form along with a copy of your resume to: Carrie Murphy Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications carrie.murphy@cityofomaha.org 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68183 Fax: 402-444-6059 If you would like to be considered for an appointment to a board or commission, complete this form,the oath(page 2)and submit along with your resume or bio. 1 `�>t.rr.A r `�` ykr 41• -CO.... /.A . rEo FEBRW �~�. City of Omaha Omaha Home Rule Charter section 8.08 requires that the City's Mayor, all Council members,and "all officers and employees of the city"take a certain oath, as described on the attached oath form. To ensure the legal effectiveness of our board members' actions,we are asking all board members to review,sign the oath below in the presence of a notary. If you do not have a notary readily available,the City Clerk's office, LC level,City Council offices in the Civic Center,will notarize the form for you. A copy or facsimile should be sent to Carrie Murphy to place on file with the City Clerk's office. If the form is given directly to the City Clerk's office, send a copy to Carrie Murphy as well. OATH Ari Riekes , do solemnly swear (affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Nebraska, against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely and without mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will faithfully and impartially perform the duties of the office of member of the Omaha Personnel Board according to law and to the best of my ability. And I do further swear(affirm) that I will not knowingly commit any act of treason against the government of the United States or of this state during such time as I am in this position.So help me God. Signature STATE OF NEBRASKA ss. COUNTY OF DOUGLAS ) ? T `s instrument was acknowledged before me on 5.! r)/. f.j , 20 % by GENERAL NOTARY Ssala of'Iapraska• .).(/ KELLEY J.NELSON LayK/ "J a My Comm.Exp March 19,2023 If the board has authority under our charter or is paid from City funds, then an oath must be completed. 11/2011 2 PROFESSIONAL LEGAL Marks, Clare and Richards, L.L.C., Omaha, NE Managing Member 2016-present; Member/"Partner" 2014-present; Associate 2006-2013 • Practice includes employment(65%), family(5%),commercial and personal injury litigation (25%)landlord/tenant law(5%)and trained/certified mediator. • Representative work: negotiated settlement of unpaid overthne wages against government political subdivision;represented international pharmaceutical company in ADA,EPA,ADEA and Title VII actions; successfully sued major roofing company for breach of contract and warranty; successfully defeated motion for summary judgment against global corporation pertaining to client's Title VII national origin discrimination claim;successfully argued before Nebraska Supreme Court; argued before Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals; conducted and defended numerous depositions in Title VII, EPA, FLSA, ADA and ADEA actions; successfully represented commercial landlord at trial concerning zoning issues; represented local company in action against former employees and competitor for unfair competition and breach of duty of loyalty; negotiated divorce settlements; drafted and reviewed employment agreements; represented clients in mediations of'Title VII and ADA discrimination lawsuits; and advise clients on NEOC process. Creighton Law School, Omaha,NE Adjunct Legal Writing Instructor 2006-2008 • Taught weekly class on legal writing.Instructed students on proper technique for writing client letters, memoranda and briefs. Instruction included lecture, collaborative projects, and grading/evaluation of students'work. Kutak Rock, L.L.P., Omaha, NE Associate 2003•2006 • Primarily concerfrated in the areas of employment law and insurance coverage. Additionally, worked on projects involving general contract disputes,commercial litigation,personal injury and product liability. • Representative work: answered NEOC discrimination charge against local branch of national insurance company;drafted summary judgment motion brief in ERISA claim against national insurance company; argued on behalf of national consumer food company on a motion to dismiss Title VII race and ADEA discrimination claim;drafted coverage opinion analysis for insurance company regarding whether attorney made a timely claim under professional liability insurance policy; drafted summary judgment brief defending medical diagnostics company in wrongful death claim. Summer Associate,July 2002-August 2002&June 2001 -August 2001 o Researched and drafted memoranda and briefs on a range of issues for partners and associates.• Updated freatises and manuals concerning civil procedure;prepared and participated in multistate surveys. Law Offices of Chicago-Kent, Chicago, IL Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic, May 2002-July 2002 e Successfully completed intensive mediator training program consisting of an educational course on mediation theory,skills- training,and simulation exercises. • Received certification as a mediator by the Center for Conflict Resolution and mediated cases involving landlord-tenant and pro se small claims disputes in Illinois state courthouses. EDUCATION Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, Juris Doctor, with honors (top 20%) Chicago, IL, May 2003 Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate Program o CALl Awards for highest grade in Theories of Justice, Spring 2001 &Current Topics in Education Law,Spring 2002 • Teaching Assistant for Theories of Justice,Spring 2002 • Chicago-Kent Law School Merit Scholarship Recipient Northwestern University, Master ofScience in Education and Social Policy, GPA: 3.9/4.0, Evanston, IL, June 1996 University of Michigan, Bachelor ofAr6 in Political Science, Ann Arbor, N,'fl, May 1994