Edward Steinberg is founding partner of Leav & Steinberg. The firm of 11 attorneys and 15 support staff has represented... Read MoreEdward Steinberg is founding partner of Leav & Steinberg. The firm of 11 attorneys and 15 support staff has represented victims of malpractice for over 20 years. Ed has given the lecture on premises liability and legislative changes at Decisions seminar in 2018 and 2019.   Read Less

Managing Partner of a fully cloud based lawfirm with 18 offices throughout NY. The firm has been 100% paperless since 1995... Read MoreManaging Partner of a fully cloud based lawfirm with 18 offices throughout NY. The firm has been 100% paperless since 1995 and has a cloud based phone and case management system.   Read Less

Thomas has been engaged in the community banking industry for more than 20 years. Prior to being a community banker he spent... Read MoreThomas has been engaged in the community banking industry for more than 20 years. Prior to being a community banker he spent years with a Big Five audit firm operating in the financial services space. As a community banker he has been successful in executing sound banking management as well as fostering and maintaining strong customer relationships while providing value to shareholders.

He served as Chief Financial Officer at Empire State Bank since 2009 and as Chief Operating Officer since 2013.

Mr. Sperzel holds a Certified Public Accountant license in the State of New York and an MBA in Bank Management. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum and has been involved in various community service endeavors over the years.   Read Less

Daszkowski, Tompkins, Weg & Carbonella, P.C.
Walter received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from... Read MoreDaszkowski, Tompkins, Weg & Carbonella, P.C.
Walter received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from St. John’s University. His years of service in public accounting include diversified experience with large and mid-size CPA firms, where he worked with Fortune 500, mid and small size clientele. He currently serves as the Vice-Chairman on the Board of Directors of Empire State Bank and is a Board Member of the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation. He sits on the YMCA Staten Island Board of Managers and is a Member of the Finance Committee of Holmdel Township. He is also a Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New Jersey State Society of Public Accountants. He is a former Executive Board Member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants at the State Level and the former President of the Staten Island / Brooklyn Chapter of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. He frequently speaks at tax and financial seminars in the tri-state area and is a financial and tax columnist for Industry Magazine. Additionally, Walter is an AICPA designated Personal Financial Specialist (PFS).   Read Less