ConnectOne Bancorp Strengthens Executive Leadership By Appointing Legal Advisor Robert Schwartz to General Counsel
ConnectOne Bancorp (NASDAQ:CNOB) has appointed Robert A. Schwartz as General Counsel, effective June 1, 2025. Schwartz, who has been a trusted legal advisor to ConnectOne since its inception, joins the company following its successful merger with First of Long Island Corporation, which helped the bank reach nearly $14 billion in assets.
With decades of experience in mergers and acquisitions, securities law, and bank regulatory frameworks, Schwartz transitions from his role as Partner at Windels Marx to lead ConnectOne's legal strategy internally. His appointment comes at a strategic time as the company prepares for its next growth phase.
ConnectOne Bancorp (NASDAQ:CNOB) ha nominato Robert A. Schwartz come General Counsel, a partire dal 1° giugno 2025. Schwartz, che è stato un consulente legale di fiducia per ConnectOne sin dalla sua fondazione, entra a far parte dell'azienda dopo la riuscita fusione con First of Long Island Corporation, che ha portato la banca a quasi 14 miliardi di dollari di attivi.
Con decenni di esperienza in fusioni e acquisizioni, diritto dei titoli e normative bancarie, Schwartz lascia il suo ruolo di Partner presso Windels Marx per guidare internamente la strategia legale di ConnectOne. La sua nomina avviene in un momento strategico, mentre l'azienda si prepara alla prossima fase di crescita.
ConnectOne Bancorp (NASDAQ:CNOB) ha nombrado a Robert A. Schwartz como Asesor General, con efecto a partir del 1 de junio de 2025. Schwartz, quien ha sido un asesor legal de confianza para ConnectOne desde sus inicios, se une a la empresa tras la exitosa fusión con First of Long Island Corporation, que ayudó al banco a alcanzar casi 14 mil millones de dólares en activos.
Con décadas de experiencia en fusiones y adquisiciones, derecho de valores y regulaciones bancarias, Schwartz deja su puesto como socio en Windels Marx para liderar internamente la estrategia legal de ConnectOne. Su nombramiento llega en un momento estratégico, mientras la compañía se prepara para su próxima fase de crecimiento.
ConnectOne Bancorp (NASDAQ:CNOB)는 2025년 6월 1일부로 로버트 A. 슈워츠를 법률 고문(General Counsel)으로 임명했습니다. 슈워츠는 설립 초기부터 ConnectOne의 신뢰받는 법률 자문 역할을 해왔으며, First of Long Island Corporation과의 성공적인 합병 후 회사에 합류하여 은행 자산이 거의 140억 달러에 달하게 되었습니다.
수십 년간의 인수합병, 증권법 및 은행 규제 경험을 바탕으로 슈워츠는 Windels Marx의 파트너 자리에서 물러나 ConnectOne의 내부 법률 전략을 이끌게 됩니다. 그의 임명은 회사가 다음 성장 단계로 나아가는 전략적 시점에 이루어졌습니다.
ConnectOne Bancorp (NASDAQ:CNOB) a nommé Robert A. Schwartz en tant que General Counsel, à compter du 1er juin 2025. Schwartz, qui a été un conseiller juridique de confiance pour ConnectOne depuis sa création, rejoint l'entreprise suite à sa fusion réussie avec First of Long Island Corporation, ce qui a permis à la banque d'atteindre près de 14 milliards de dollars d'actifs.
Fort de plusieurs décennies d'expérience en fusions et acquisitions, droit des valeurs mobilières et réglementation bancaire, Schwartz quitte son poste d'associé chez Windels Marx pour diriger en interne la stratégie juridique de ConnectOne. Sa nomination intervient à un moment stratégique alors que l'entreprise se prépare à sa prochaine phase de croissance.
ConnectOne Bancorp (NASDAQ:CNOB) hat Robert A. Schwartz zum General Counsel ernannt, wirksam ab dem 1. Juni 2025. Schwartz, der seit der Gründung ein vertrauenswürdiger Rechtsberater von ConnectOne ist, tritt dem Unternehmen nach der erfolgreichen Fusion mit der First of Long Island Corporation bei, die der Bank geholfen hat, fast 14 Milliarden Dollar an Vermögenswerten zu erreichen.
Mit jahrzehntelanger Erfahrung in Fusionen und Übernahmen, Wertpapierrecht und bankaufsichtlichen Rahmenbedingungen wechselt Schwartz von seiner Position als Partner bei Windels Marx, um die interne Rechtsstrategie von ConnectOne zu leiten. Seine Ernennung erfolgt zu einem strategischen Zeitpunkt, da das Unternehmen sich auf die nächste Wachstumsphase vorbereitet.
- Appointment of experienced legal counsel with deep knowledge of the company's history and operations
- Strategic timing following merger completion and achievement of $14 billion in assets
- Addition of M&A and regulatory expertise to support future growth initiatives
- None.
Industry Veteran Joins Leadership Team
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNOB) (the "Company" or "ConnectOne"), parent company of ConnectOne Bank (the "Bank"), announced the appointment of Robert A. Schwartz as General Counsel, effective June 1, 2025. This strategic appointment reinforces ConnectOne's commitment to strengthening executive leadership capabilities as it accelerates growth following the successful completion of its merger with First of Long Island Corporation (formerly Nasdaq: FLIC).
A recognized leader in the banking industry with deep expertise in mergers and acquisitions, securities law, and bank regulatory frameworks, Schwartz brings decades of legal and strategic experience to ConnectOne. In this role, he will advise the Board of Directors and executive leadership on legal, regulatory and business risks in an evolving operating environment. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for ConnectOne, as the Company recently reached nearly
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.
"Mr. Schwartz has been an integral player to the bank since day one, and we look forward to working with him in this new capacity," said Frank Sorrentino III, ConnectOne's Chairman & CEO. "His ability to balance legal acumen with business strategy will be instrumental in driving the success of the newly expanded institution as we prepare for our next chapter of growth. Bringing someone of his caliber in-house reflects the strength of our platform and our focus on building an industry-leading leadership team."
"After two decades of helping ConnectOne navigate many major milestones—from our formation to our IPO to strategic acquisitions—I'm energized to now lead our legal strategy from within," said Schwartz. "This transition from trusted advisor to executive team member is a testament to ConnectOne's ambitious vision. Together, we're positioned to capitalize on the growing opportunities in today's dynamic banking landscape."
Prior to joining the bank, Schwartz served as a Partner at Windels Marx, where he specialized in advising financial institutions on mergers and acquisitions, and bank regulatory and securities law. Schwartz holds a J.D. from Fordham Law School and a B.A. from Fordham University. He is a member of both the New Jersey and New York Bar.
About ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc., is a modern financial services company that operates, through its subsidiary, ConnectOne Bank, and the Bank’s fintech subsidiary, BoeFly, Inc. ConnectOne Bank is a high-performing commercial bank offering a full suite of banking & lending products and services that focus on small to middle-market businesses. BoeFly, Inc. is a fintech marketplace that connects borrowers in the franchise space with funding solutions through a network of partner banks. ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the trading symbol "CNOB," and information about ConnectOne may be found at https://www.connectonebank.com.
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