Area of Practice: Regulatory Compliance & Banking Law Tanweer Ansari is EVP, Chief Risk Officer and General Counsel of The First National Bank of Long Island. Tan works with the Board of Directors, Management and all staff to ensure the Bank continues meet all legal and regulatory requirements while mitigating areas of risk concurrent with the Bank’s strategic plan. Tan received his J.D. from Hofstra University. his MBA from Adelphi University and received his Bachelor's from Union College. Tan also attended the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at The Wharton School. Tan serves on the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association Business Law Section and as President of the Long Island Banks Compliance Association. He also is a member of the American Bankers Association Risk & Compliance Board. a former Community Education Councilmember, taught financial literacy via the ABA Teach Children to Save Program and Junior Achievement, and served on the Adelphi University Business School Advisory Board.

Andrew Anselmi, a partner and co-founder of the firm, is a trial lawyer with a focus on high-stakes, complex commercial litigation. Andrew is known for his ability to develop winning strategies working collaboratively with his clients to determine the most effective advocacy tactics, which may include alternative dispute resolution when litigation may not be the best solution. He also handles appellate matters in both state and federal courts. Andrew’s litigation practice includes extensive experience in shareholder and partnership disputes, and he has successfully represented corporations and individuals in partnership disputes, oppressed minority shareholder claims, and matters involving restrictive covenants. In the area of environmental litigation, Andrew helps clients navigate the complexities of environmental laws and regulations, providing trial and compliance counsel to Fortune 500, national, regional, and local companies. In addition, Andrew represents national and international companies in construction, tort, product liability and class actions, often being called upon to argue the law of other jurisdictions. Andrew works tirelessly on behalf of his clients and his community to provide exceptional counsel and service. He immerses himself in each matter and becomes an important ally to his clients and a passionate advocate for protecting their businesses. Outside of his legal practice, Andrew extends his advocacy and leadership to a wide range of civic affairs, including his current positions as the Chair of the Board of Regents at Delbarton School and Vice Chair of the National Catholic Community Foundation. In 2017, Pope Francis bestowed upon him the title of Knight of the Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great.

Stephenie is a founding member of Anthony & Partners, LLC, with offices located in Tampa and Bartow, Florida. She is a past President, Chairman and Secretary of the Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association, having served on the Association’s Board for eight consecutive years. For two years following admission to The Florida Bar, Stephenie clerked for the Honorable Alexander L. Paskay, Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the Middle District of Florida. Stephenie is a trial lawyer focusing on creditors’ rights, bankruptcy law and commercial litigation. During her career, Stephenie has represented lenders, fiduciaries, and other parties-in-interest in Chapter 11, Chapter 13, and Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases. In addition to general civil litigation, Stephenie focuses upon creditor-debtor litigation in breach of contract, foreclosure, replevin, lender liability, and other loan enforcement contexts. Stephenie’s litigation experience includes representation in state and federal trial and appellate courts statewide.