Nominee Report U.S. Office of Government Ethics; 5 C.F.R. part 2634 Form Approved: OMB No. (3209-0001) (March 2014) Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278e) Filer's Information Friedman, David M Ambassador to the State of Israel, Department of State Other Federal Government Positions Held During the Preceding 12 Months: None Names of Congressional Committees Considering Nomination: ● Committee on Foreign Relations Electronic Signature - I certify that the statements I have made in this form are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. /s/ Friedman, David M [electronically signed on 01/07/2017 by Friedman, David M in Integrity.gov] Agency Ethics Official's Opinion - On the basis of information contained in this report, I conclude that the filer is in compliance with applicable laws and regulations (subject to any comments below). /s/ Huitema, David, Certifying Official [electronically signed on 02/03/2017 by Huitema, David in Integrity.gov] Other review conducted by U.S. Office of Government Ethics Certification /s/ Apol, David, Certifying Official [electronically signed on 02/04/2017 by Apol, David in Integrity.gov] 1. Filer's Positions Held Outside United States Government # ORGANIZATION NAME CITY, STATE ORGANIZATION TYPE POSITION HELD FROM TO 1 Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP New York, New York Law Firm Partner 6/1994 Present 2 Karraben Opportunities, LLC New York, New York Investment Limited Liability Company Managing Member 10/2013 Present 3 American Friends of Bet El Yeshiva Center New York, New York Charitable Organization President 12/2011 Present 4 Karraben Wine LLC New York, New York Investment Limited Liability Company Managing Member 8/2014 Present 5 DMF Woodlane Associates LP New York, New York Investment Limited Partnership General Partner 12/2012 Present 6 American Friends of United Hatzalah New York, New York Charitable Organization Board Member 10/2009 Present 7 Family Trust New York, New York Trust Trustee 1/1995 Present VALUE INCOME TYPE INCOME AMOUNT Partnership Share $2,705,692 2. Filer's Employment Assets & Income and Retirement Accounts # DESCRIPTION EIF 1 Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP (law firm) N/A 2 Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP (law firm) anticipated retirement benefit N/A $1,000,001 $5,000,000 None (or less than $201) 3 Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP capital account N/A $100,001 $250,000 None (or less than $201) 4 IRA #1 No # DESCRIPTION EIF VALUE INCOME TYPE INCOME AMOUNT 4.1 U.S. Bank Account (cash) N/A $50,001 $100,000 Interest $201 - $1,000 4.2 Davis New York Venture (NYVTX) Yes $50,001 $100,000 $1,001 - $2,500 4.3 Voya Global Equity Fund (NAWGX) Yes $15,001 $50,000 $201 - $1,000 4.4 Voya Midcap Opportunities Fund (NMCAX) Yes $50,001 $100,000 $201 - $1,000 4.5 BlackRock Global Allocation Fund (MDLOX) Yes $15,001 $50,000 $201 - $1,000 5 Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP Defined Contribution Plan 5.1 Voya Fixed Account Yes $1,000,001 $5,000,000 $5,001 - $15,000 5.2 TRowe Price Equity Income Yes $50,001 $100,000 $2,501 - $5,000 5.3 Voya US Stock Index Yes $50,001 $100,000 $2,501 - $5,000 5.4 American Funds Growth Fund Yes $50,001 $100,000 $2,501 - $5,000 5.5 American Funds Euro Pacific Yes $50,001 $100,000 $2,501 - $5,000 3. Filer's Employment Agreements and Arrangements # EMPLOYER OR PARTY CITY, STATE STATUS AND TERMS DATE 1 Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP New York, New York Pursuant to the partnership agreement, following my withdrawal from the firm, I will receive a retirement benefit distribution. The total amount will be calculated pursuant to the formula set forth in the partnership agreement and fixed as of the date of my withdrawal. It will be paid to me on an accelerated basis, with a portion of the retirement benefit to be paid to me in 24 monthly installments following my withdrawal, and a lump sum payment of the remaining retirement benefit to be paid to me at the end of the 24 month period. The amount of the retirement benefit paid to me will be reduced to offset for the time value of the accelerated payment. 6/1994 2 Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP New York, New York Pursuant to the partnership agreement, within 90 days of my withdrawal from the firm, I will receive a lump sum payment of my capital account. This payment will be calculated as of the date of my withdrawal. My name also will be removed from the firm name. 6/1994 3 Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP New York, New York I will not participate in this defined contribution plan after my separation. The Plan sponsor will not make further contributions after my separation. 6/1994 4. Filer's Sources of Compensation Exceeding $5,000 in a Year # SOURCE NAME CITY, STATE BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES 1 Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP New York, New York Partner at law firm 2 Brafman &Associates LLP New York, New York Legal services to private client 3 Building and Land Technology Stamford, Connecticut Legal services to client of law firm 4 Delta Galil USA Inc. New York, New York Legal services to client of law firm 5 Robert Durst/Debra Charatan New York, New York Legal services to client of law firm # SOURCE NAME CITY, STATE BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES 6 GoldenTree Asset Mgt. New York, New York Legal services to client of law firm 7 Harbinger Capital Partners New York, New York Legal services to client of law firm 8 Salvatore LaMonica Syosset, New York Legal services to client of law firm 9 David Lichtenstein New York, New York Legal services to client of law firm 10 ResCap Liquidating Trust New York, New York Legal services to client of law firm 11 Yosef Maiman/ Merhav MNF Herzlya, Israel, Outside U.S. Legal services to client of law firm 12 Mestel & Co. New York, New York Legal services to client of law firm 13 Renco Inc. New York, New York Legal services to client of law firm 14 United Equities Company New York, New York Legal services to client of law firm 5. Spouse's Employment Assets & Income and Retirement Accounts # DESCRIPTION EIF VALUE INCOME TYPE INCOME AMOUNT 1 IRA #2 - U.S. bank account Cash N/A $15,001 $50,000 Interest $201 - $1,000 6. Other Assets and Income # DESCRIPTION EIF VALUE INCOME TYPE INCOME AMOUNT 1 MetLife Insurance (whole life) N/A $1,000,001 $5,000,000 Interest $50,001 $100,000 # DESCRIPTION EIF VALUE INCOME TYPE INCOME AMOUNT 2 US Bank Account #1 (cash) N/A $100,001 $250,000 Interest $201 - $1,000 3 U.S. Brokerage Account #1 N/A 3.1 Cash N/A $1,000,001 $5,000,000 Interest $1,001 - $2,500 3.2 Metroplolitan Transporation Authority Bonds N/A $15,001 $50,000 Interest $1,001 - $2,500 3.3 New York City bond N/A $50,001 $100,000 Interest $1,001 - $2,500 3.4 New York City bond N/A $50,001 $100,000 Interest $2,501 - $5,000 3.5 New York City bond N/A $15,001 $50,000 Interest $201 - $1,000 3.6 New York City bond N/A $15,001 $50,000 Interest $1,001 - $2,500 3.7 New York City bond N/A $100,001 $250,000 Interest $5,001 - $15,000 3.8 New York City bond N/A $1,001 - $15,000 Interest $201 - $1,000 3.9 New York City bond N/A $50,001 $100,000 Interest $2,501 - $5,000 3.10 New York State bond N/A $50,001 $100,000 Interest $2,501 - $5,000 4 529 Account #1 State of Colorado CollegeInvest Scholars Choice Balanced 50/50 Option Yes $50,001 $100,000 5 U.S. Brokerage Account #2 N/A 5.1 Cash N/A $100,001 $250,000 5.2 SPDR Gold Shares ETF Yes $50,001 $100,000 6 US Bank Account #2 (cash) N/A $250,001 $500,000 $1,001 - $2,500 Interest $201 - $1,000 None (or less than $201) Interest $201 - $1,000 # DESCRIPTION EIF VALUE INCOME TYPE INCOME AMOUNT 7 US Bank Account #3 (cash) N/A $250,001 $500,000 Interest $1,001 - $2,500 8 Bank of Jerusalem Cash Account N/A $1,001 - $15,000 9 Penn Mutual Insurance (Whole life) N/A $250,001 $500,000 Interest $5,001 - $15,000 10 Mass Mutual Insurance (Whole life) N/A $100,001 $250,000 Interest $5,001 - $15,000 11 Northwestern Mutual Insurance (Whole life) N/A $100,001 $250,000 Interest $5,001 - $15,000 12 529 Account #2 State of Colorado CollegeInvest Scholars Choice Balanced 50/50 Option Yes $50,001 $100,000 $1,001 - $2,500 13 529 Account #3 State of Colorado CollegeInvest Scholars Choice Balanced 50/50 Option Yes $50,001 $100,000 $1,001 - $2,500 14 529 Account #4 State of Colorado CollegeInvest Scholars Choice Balanced 50/50 Option Yes $50,001 $100,000 $1,001 - $2,500 15 Maverick Ventures LP No $100,001 $250,000 None (or less than $201) 15.1 Behalf (financial services) N/A 15.2 cClearly (internet marketing) N/A 15.3 Mintigo (marketing) N/A 15.4 powerinbox (internet marketing) N/A 15.5 Precog (industrial technology) N/A 15.6 Rumble (data analytics) N/A 15.7 SafeBreach (cyber security) N/A 15.8 Semperis (cyber security) N/A 15.9 StoreSmarts (data analytics) N/A See Endnote None (or less than $201) # DESCRIPTION EIF 15.10 Unbotify (cyber security) N/A 15.11 Utilis (civil engineering technologies) N/A 16 529 Account #5 State of Colorado CollegeInvest Scholars Choice Balanced 50/50 Option Yes $1,001 - $15,000 $201 - $1,000 17 529 Account #6 State of Colorado CollegeInvest Scholars Choice 50/50 Option Yes $15,001 $50,000 $1,001 - $2,500 18 529 Account #7 State of Colorado CollegeInvest Scholars Choice Balanced 50/50 Option Yes $100,001 $250,000 $2,501 - $5,000 19 529 Account #8 State of Colorado CollegeInvest Scholars Choice Balanced 50/50 Option Yes $100,001 $250,000 $2,501 - $5,000 20 Karraben Opportunities, LLC No 20.1 TowerSec Ltd N/A None (or less than $1,001) Capital Gains $100,001 $1,000,000 20.2 Loan Receivable TowerSec Ltd. N/A None (or less than $1,001) Interest $15,001 $50,000 20.3 Karraben Holdings LLC No LLC Distribution $20,000 20.3.1 Rental residential property, Queens, NY N/A Rent or Royalties $15,001 $50,000 20.4 Harman International Industries, Inc., potential payment from Harman International Industries, Inc, (value not readily asce 20.5 U.S. bank account (cash) N/A 21 Karraben Wine LLC No 21.1 Montefiore Winery Ltd. 21.2 Loan Receivable, Montefiore Winery Ltd See Endnote VALUE $1,000,001 $5,000,000 INCOME TYPE INCOME AMOUNT N/A $500,001 $1,000,000 None (or less than $201) N/A $500,001 $1,000,000 None (or less than $201) N/A $100,001 $250,000 None (or less than $201) # DESCRIPTION EIF VALUE INCOME TYPE INCOME AMOUNT 22 DMF Woodlane Associates LP (holds family property and real estate that is not reportable) No 22.1 U.S. bank account (certificate of deposit) N/A $100,001 $250,000 Interest $1,001 - $2,500 22.2 U.S. bank account (cash) N/A $1,000,001 $5,000,000 Interest $2,501 - $5,000 23 Gyrotron Technology, Inc. (industrial technology) N/A $50,001 $100,000 None (or less than $201) 7. Transactions (N/A) - Not required for this type of report 8. Liabilities # CREDITOR NAME TYPE AMOUNT YEAR INCURRED RATE TERM 1 Citibank Mortgage on Personal Residence $500,001 $1,000,000 2014 4.0% 30 years 2 Maverick Ventures LP Capital commitment $100,001 $250,000 2016 0% On Demand 9. Gifts and Travel Reimbursements (N/A) - Not required for this type of report Endnotes PART # ENDNOTE 6. 15 Value and income of underlying assets are not readily ascertainable. 6. 20.4 Contractual agreement with Harman associated with the sale of my TowerSec Ltd interests for Harman to pay me $300,000 if TowerSec Ltd reaches certain performance goals. This agreement expires March 2019. Summary of Contents 1. Filer's Positions Held Outside United States Government Part 1 discloses positions that the filer held at any time during the reporting period (excluding positions with the United States Government). Positions are reportable even if the filer did not receive compensation. This section does not include the following: (1) positions with religious, social, fraternal, or political organizations; (2) positions solely of an honorary nature; (3) positions held as part of the filer's official duties with the United States Government; (4) mere membership in an organization; and (5) passive investment interests as a limited partner or non-managing member of a limited liability company. 2. Filer's Employment Assets & Income and Retirement Accounts Part 2 discloses the following: ● ● Sources of earned and other non-investment income of the filer totaling more than $200 during the reporting period (e.g., salary, fees, partnership share, honoraria, scholarships, and prizes) Assets related to the filer's business, employment, or other income-generating activities that (1) ended the reporting period with a value greater than $1,000 or (2) produced more than $200 in income during the reporting period (e.g., equity in business or partnership, stock options, retirement plans/accounts and their underlying holdings as appropriate, deferred compensation, and intellectual property, such as book deals and patents) This section does not include assets or income from United States Government employment or assets that were acquired separately from the filer's business, employment, or other income-generating activities (e.g., assets purchased through a brokerage account). Note: The type of income is not required if the amount of income is $0 - $200 or if the asset qualifies as an excepted investment fund (EIF). 3. Filer's Employment Agreements and Arrangements Part 3 discloses agreements or arrangements that the filer had during the reporting period with an employer or former employer (except the United States Government), such as the following: ● ● ● ● ● Future employment Leave of absence Continuing payments from an employer, including severance and payments not yet received for previous work (excluding ordinary salary from a current employer) Continuing participation in an employee welfare, retirement, or other benefit plan, such as pensions or a deferred compensation plan Retention or disposition of employer-awarded equity, sharing in profits or carried interests (e.g., vested and unvested stock options, restricted stock, future share of a company's profits, etc.) 4. Filer's Sources of Compensation Exceeding $5,000 in a Year Part 4 discloses sources (except the United States Government) that paid more than $5,000 in a calendar year for the filer's services during any year of the reporting period. The filer discloses payments both from employers and from any clients to whom the filer personally provided services. The filer discloses a source even if the source made its payment to the filer's employer and not to the filer. The filer does not disclose a client's payment to the filer's employer if the filer did not provide the services for which the client is paying. 5. Spouse's Employment Assets & Income and Retirement Accounts Part 5 discloses the following: ● ● ● Sources of earned income (excluding honoraria) for the filer's spouse totaling more than $1,000 during the reporting period (e.g., salary, consulting fees, and partnership share) Sources of honoraria for the filer's spouse greater than $200 during the reporting period Assets related to the filer's spouse's employment, business activities, other income-generating activities that (1) ended the reporting period with a value greater than $1,000 or (2) produced more than $200 in income during the reporting period (e.g., equity in business or partnership, stock options, retirement plans/accounts and their underlying holdings as appropriate, deferred compensation, and intellectual property, such as book deals and patents) This section does not include assets or income from United States Government employment or assets that were acquired separately from the filer's spouse's business, employment, or other income-generating activities (e.g., assets purchased through a brokerage account). Note: The type of income is not required if the amount of income is $0 - $200 or if the asset qualifies as an excepted investment fund (EIF). Amounts of income are not required for a spouse's earned income (excluding honoraria). 6. Other Assets and Income Part 6 discloses each asset, not already reported, that (1) ended the reporting period with a value greater than $1,000 or (2) produced more than $200 in investment income during the reporting period. For purposes of the value and income thresholds, the filer aggregates the filer's interests with those of the filer's spouse and dependent children. This section does not include the following types of assets: (1) a personal residence (unless it was rented out during the reporting period); (2) income or retirement benefits associated with United States Government employment (e.g., Thrift Savings Plan); and (3) cash accounts (e.g., checking, savings, money market accounts) at a single financial institution with a value of $5,000 or less (unless more than $200 of income was produced). Additional exceptions apply. Note: The type of income is not required if the amount of income is $0 - $200 or if the asset qualifies as an excepted investment fund (EIF). 7. Transactions Part 7 discloses purchases, sales, or exchanges of real property or securities in excess of $1,000 made on behalf of the filer, the filer's spouse or dependent child during reporting period. This section does not include transactions that concern the following: (1) a personal residence, unless rented out; (2) cash accounts (e.g., checking, savings, CDs, money market accounts) and money market mutual funds; (3) Treasury bills, bonds, and notes; and (4) holdings within a federal Thrift Savings Plan account. Additional exceptions apply. 8. Liabilities Part 8 discloses liabilities over $10,000 that the filer, the filer's spouse or dependent child owed at any time during the reporting period. This section does not include the following types of liabilities: (1) mortgages on a personal residence, unless rented out (limitations apply for PAS filers); (2) loans secured by a personal motor vehicle, household furniture, or appliances, unless the loan exceeds the item's purchase price; and (3) revolving charge accounts, such as credit card balances, if the outstanding liability did not exceed $10,000 at the end of the reporting period. Additional exceptions apply. 9. Gifts and Travel Reimbursements This section discloses: ● ● Gifts totaling more than $375 that the filer, the filer's spouse, and dependent children received from any one source during the reporting period. Travel reimbursements totaling more than $375 that the filer, the filer's spouse, and dependent children received from any one source during the reporting period. For purposes of this section, the filer need not aggregate any gift or travel reimbursement with a value of $150 or less. Regardless of the value, this section does not include the following items: (1) anything received from relatives; (2) anything received from the United States Government or from the District of Columbia, state, or local governments; (3) bequests and other forms of inheritance; (4) gifts and travel reimbursements given to the filer's agency in connection with the filer's official travel; (5) gifts of hospitality (food, lodging, entertainment) at the donor's residence or personal premises; and (6) anything received by the filer's spouse or dependent children totally independent of their relationship to the filer. Additional exceptions apply. Privacy Act Statement Title I of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, as amended (the Act), 5 U.S.C. app. § 101 et seq., as amended by the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012 (Pub. L. 112-105) (STOCK Act), and 5 C.F.R. Part 2634 of the U. S. Office of Government Ethics regulations require the reporting of this information. 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