ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. announced the appointment of Robert A. Schwartz as General Counsel, effective June 1, 2025. This strategic addition reinforces ConnectOne's executive leadership capabilities, particularly as the company accelerates its growth following the successful merger with First of Long Island Corporation.
Schwartz brings decades of legal and strategic experience, with deep expertise in mergers and acquisitions, securities law, and bank regulatory frameworks. In his new role, he will advise the Board of Directors and executive leadership on critical legal, regulatory, and business risks within the evolving operating environment.
This appointment comes at a pivotal time for ConnectOne, which recently reached nearly $14 billion in assets. Schwartz has served as a trusted legal advisor to ConnectOne since its inception, playing a foundational role in the bank's formation, IPO, and multiple transactions throughout its 20-year history.
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