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LegalBillReview.com appoints Brian Arbetter as General Counsel & VP of Law Firm Relations

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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CLAYMONT, Del., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LegalBillReview.com, a company specializing in identifying and correcting billing errors and overcharges on outside counsel bills for enterprise companies, proudly announces the appointment of Brian Arbetter as General Counsel, VP of Law Firm Relations. This addition strengthens our commitment to help reduce overbilling and spending with law firms and ensure transparent billing practices for all in-house counsels.

Key Points: 
  • LegalBillReview.com appoints Brian Arbetter as General Counsel, VP, reinforcing commitment to transparent billing practices for in-house counsels.
  • CLAYMONT, Del., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LegalBillReview.com, a company specializing in identifying and correcting billing errors and overcharges on outside counsel bills for enterprise companies, proudly announces the appointment of Brian Arbetter as General Counsel, VP of Law Firm Relations.
  • This addition strengthens our commitment to help reduce overbilling and spending with law firms and ensure transparent billing practices for all in-house counsels.
  • I'm thrilled I can extend my expertise to help widen our service for other companies," said Brian Arbetter, ESQ, General Counsel & VP of Law Firm Relations.

ESQUIRE FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. ANNOUNCES PLANS TO ESTABLISH A BRANCH IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Bank, Database, Small business, Growth, National Association, ESQ, CRM, Business development

JERICHO, N.Y., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESQ) (the "Company"), the financial holding company for Esquire Bank, National Association ("Esquire Bank" or the "Bank"), (collectively "Esquire") today announced plans to establish a branch location in Los Angeles, California, subject to the receipt of regulatory approval.

Key Points: 
  • JERICHO, N.Y., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESQ) (the "Company"), the financial holding company for Esquire Bank, National Association ("Esquire Bank" or the "Bank"), (collectively "Esquire") today announced plans to establish a branch location in Los Angeles, California, subject to the receipt of regulatory approval.
  • "This California branch underscores our commitment to meeting the needs of law firms nationally and our confidence in the vitality of the litigation market," stated Tony Coelho, Chairman of the Board of Esquire.
  • "California, specifically the Los Angeles market, has historically been one of our top national markets for the litigation and payment processing (or small business) verticals," stated Andrew C. Sagliocca, Vice Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Esquire.
  • "Coupling this location with our recent senior Business Development Officer hires, as well as our CRM database and digital marketing platform, has not only been part of our overall strategic plan, but will play a pivotal role in our continued growth and success in both national verticals for this region."

ESQUIRE FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC FINTECH INVESTMENT IN PAYZLI

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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JERICHO, N.Y., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESQ) (the "Company"), the financial holding company for Esquire Bank, National Association (the "Bank"), today announced that it closed on its committed investment of $6 million in United Payment Systems, LLC (doing business as Payzli) representing a 24.99% ownership interest in Payzli.

Key Points: 
  • JERICHO, N.Y., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESQ) (the "Company"), the financial holding company for Esquire Bank, National Association (the "Bank"), today announced that it closed on its committed investment of $6 million in United Payment Systems, LLC (doing business as Payzli) representing a 24.99% ownership interest in Payzli.
  • Payzli is an end-to-end payment technology company that acts as a single source for payment services, business management software, web enablement and mobile solutions.
  • "Payzli has forged its reputation on a straightforward mission - empowering individuals and enterprises to achieve excellence through exceptional fintech solutions.
  • This strong and unique strategic partnership with Esquire, combined with our Visa-direct platform, enables Payzli to bring to market technology and products that will revolutionize the merchant and partner experience," said the Payzli Founding Team.

ESQUIRE FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. APPOINTS RENA NIGAM AS BOARD MEMBER

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
ESQ, Bank, National Association, Employment, Thought

JERICHO, N.Y., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESQ) (the "Company"), the financial holding company for Esquire Bank, National Association (the "Bank"), today announced that Rena Nigam was appointed to the Boards of Directors of both the Company and the Bank, effective January 3, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • JERICHO, N.Y., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESQ) (the "Company"), the financial holding company for Esquire Bank, National Association (the "Bank"), today announced that Rena Nigam was appointed to the Boards of Directors of both the Company and the Bank, effective January 3, 2024.
  • Ms. Nigam has 25 years of experience in high growth global ventures as an executive, entrepreneur, and investor across publicly traded and private companies.
  • She started her career with an international bank's payment division and then shifted to a financial services focused technology company.
  • "I am honored to join the board of a forward thinking financial institution that provides high quality services enabled by innovative technology," said Rena Nigam, Board Member.

Civil Rights Department, Local Government and Community Partners Join Together for Launch of Sixth Annual United Against Hate Week

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
LGBTQ+, Social Services, Professional Services, Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, State, Local, Public Policy, Immigration, Other Policy Issues, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Government, Consumer, Senior counsel, Safety, Policy, ESQ, City, CRD, Local government, AB, Religion, CDSS, California Civil Rights Department, Poetry, Commission, Statistics, Conference, Hatred, San Francisco Bay Area, Partnership, Civil and political rights, Bias, Mental health, Face, Drug, Mobile phone, Online shopping

The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) — in partnership with the City of Berkeley, Not In Our Town, and LA vs Hate — today joined government and community leaders for the launch of the sixth annual United Against Hate Week (UAHW).

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  • The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) — in partnership with the City of Berkeley, Not In Our Town, and LA vs Hate — today joined government and community leaders for the launch of the sixth annual United Against Hate Week (UAHW).
  • Throughout UAHW, local government and community partners will host dozens of anti-hate events across California — from poetry slams to rallies and more.
  • During United Against Hate Week, we encourage all Californians to take advantage of existing resources — like California vs Hate — to push for change from the ground up for all our communities.
  • In the first six months since its official launch, CA vs Hate has been contacted by hundreds of individuals.

ESQUIRE FINANCIAL HOLDINGS NAMED TO PIPER SANDLER 2023 BANK & THRIFT SM-ALL STARS

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Monday, October 2, 2023
Growth, Bank, National Association, Piper Sandler Companies, ESQ

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Key Points: 
  • JERICHO, N.Y., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESQ), the holding company for Esquire Bank, National Association (collectively "Esquire"), today announced that Esquire was named to the Piper Sandler 2023 Bank & Thrift Sm-All Stars.
  • Piper Sandler's objective of the Sm-All Stars is to identify the top performing small-cap banks and thrifts in the country.
  • "This recognition is a testament to their hard work and successful execution of our client-centric business model."
  • Performance metrics include earnings, loans, and deposit growth as well as other metrics including return on average equity.

THE BROTHERHOOD SISTER SOL WELCOMES FIVE NEW MEMBERS TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Monday, September 18, 2023
University of Southern California, Commissioner, Black Box (Brown Eyed Girls album), Thrive, Marketing, EVP, Diving, New Canaan Country School, COMPASS, Committee, Social justice, Social change, Human rights, Investment banking, SVP, Social science, Fifth Avenue, Parent, Columbia University, P.C, Comparative literature, New York (state), University, American studies, Virtus Investment Partners, Knowledge, Turner Construction, National Book Award, Brotherhood, Arnold Bakker, Creativity, Carnegie Medal, Hanky Panky, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Partnership, Sony Entertainment, Princeton University, City, Bro'Sis, ESQ, Management, Education, Growth, School

NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brotherhood Sister Sol (BroSis), the Harlem-based youth development and social justice organization, is pleased to announce the election of five exceptional individuals to its Board of Directors: Danielle Brown, SVP, Data Enablement and Category Strategy, Disney Advertising; Latraviette D. Smith-Wilson, EVP & Chief Marketing & Equity Officer, Horizon Media; Sharon Foo, Managing Director, Creative Futures, EssenceMediacom; Fuquan Collins, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Turner Construction; and Elizabeth Acevedo, The New York Times Best Selling Author.

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  • "We are thrilled to welcome our new board members to the BroSis family," said Khary Lazarre-White, Executive Director and Co-Founder of The Brotherhood Sister Sol.
  • "We welcome all of these amazing leaders to our Board with open arms," said Rahsan-Rahsan Lindsay, Co-Chair of BroSis' Board of Directors and CEO of MediaCo.
  • The organization's board members have played a pivotal role in the work of BroSis – helping youth to navigate challenges, celebrate their identities, and unlock their full potential.
  • "I'm excited to join BroSis' Board of Directors and contribute my passion for creativity and media," said Sharon Foo, Managing Director, Creative Futures, EssenceMediaCom.

ESQUIRE FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. ANNOUNCES THE HIRING OF GARY LAX AS CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER WITH A FOCUS ON ESQUIRE'S NATIONAL STRATEGIC GROWTH PLANS

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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JERICHO, N.Y., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESQ), the holding company for Esquire Bank, National Association (collectively "Esquire"), today announced the hiring of Gary Lax as its Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary.

Key Points: 
  • JERICHO, N.Y., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESQ), the holding company for Esquire Bank, National Association (collectively "Esquire"), today announced the hiring of Gary Lax as its Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary.
  • "Gary has been Esquire's legal, regulatory, and business advisor for over 16 years as well as a seasoned and respected leader in the banking and regulatory community for over 35 years," stated Andrew C. Sagliocca, Vice Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Esquire.
  • "Gary is a key addition to our senior management team and will be instrumental in implementing strategic growth plans as we continue to expand our footprint, resources, tailored financial solutions, and services in both national verticals and more."
  • "After 16 years as my client, I have a unique understanding of Esquire's business model, management team, strategic vision, and culture."

ESQUIRE FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2023 RESULTS

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Fintech, Advertising, ASP, Small business, Partnership, Travel, FHLB, Marketing, ISO, CP/M, Financial condition report, ACH, Sale, Movement, Federal Home Loan Banks, BDO, Investment, Optical disc image, QSF, Growth, Bank, National Association, System, Environment, News, ESQ, IOLTA, Cryptocurrency, Security (finance), Video game, Online shopping

JERICHO, N.Y., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESQ) (the "Company"), the financial holding company for Esquire Bank, National Association ("Esquire Bank" or the "Bank"), today announced its operating results for the second quarter of 2023. We have included the following key updates, as well as significant achievements during the quarter:

Key Points: 
  • JERICHO, N.Y., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESQ) (the "Company"), the financial holding company for Esquire Bank, National Association ("Esquire Bank" or the "Bank"), today announced its operating results for the second quarter of 2023.
  • The provision for credit losses was $1.3 million for the second quarter of 2023, a $475 thousand increase from the second quarter 2022 provision.
  • Payment processing income was $5.8 million for the second quarter of 2023, a $251 thousand increase from the same period in 2022.
  • The effective tax rate was 27.0% for the second quarter of 2023, as compared to 26.5% for the same period in 2022.

Virtana Welcomes Shridhar Venkatraman as New CTO Following Acquisition of OpsCruise

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Cloud, Fintech, San Francisco Bay Area, Shridhar, Institute for Comparative Research in Human and Social Sciences, HPE, Culture, Tandem Computers, PALO, The Last Best Place, Organization, Acquisition, Diversity, Growth, Telefónica, Tesla, ESQ, Avis Car Rental, Management, United Airlines

PALO ALTO, Calif., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtana, the leading provider of applied hybrid IT infrastructure monitoring and observability solutions, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Shridhar Venkatraman as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This strategic move comes in conjunction with Virtana's recent acquisition of OpsCruise, a company providing trailblazing AI-powered Kubernetes and Cloud-native observability solutions co-founded by Venkatraman.

Key Points: 
  • This strategic move comes in conjunction with Virtana's recent acquisition of OpsCruise, a company providing trailblazing AI-powered Kubernetes and Cloud-native observability solutions co-founded by Venkatraman.
  • As an accomplished entrepreneur and technologist, Shridhar Venkatraman brings a wealth of experience and customer insights to his role as CTO of Virtana.
  • Prior to his role at OpsCruise, Shridhar Venkatraman held key leadership positions at global companies, including ESQ, Reliance Infocomm, and Tandem Computers (HPE).
  • "I am glad to join Virtana and be part of an organization with incredible technological capabilities and a remarkable leadership team," said Shridhar Venkatraman, newly appointed CTO of Virtana.