HarborOne Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: HONE), the holding company for HarborOne Bank announced today that Inez Friedman-Boyce has been named to the Top 50 Women Leaders in Banking by Women We Admire. The award recognizes Friedman-Boyce’s valuable contributions to the field of banking, expertise and strong commitment to the ethical practices to the sector. Friedman- Boyce serves as EVP, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary for HarborOne Bank and Chief Legal Officer for HarborOne Bancorp, Inc. In this role, she oversees HarborOne’s Legal and Compliance functions, including providing strategic legal advice to the board and management; managing SEC reporting and corporate governance; negotiating contractual relationships; handling regulatory applications and examinations; and managing litigation and other disputes.

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As part of her responsibility, Friedman-Boyce oversees HarborOne’s Community Reinvestment Act program, through which HarborOne has earned multiple, consecutive “Outstanding” ratings from federal and state regulators, a designation reserved for the small group of banks that most effectively meet the credit needs of their local communities. She believes that community service is central to both community banking and shareholder value, and she is committed to improving the lives of people in the communities that HarborOne serves. She is the president and co-chair of Lawyers for Civil Rights, a legal engine for racial equity and social justice in Greater Boston and the Gateway Cities of Massachusetts. She also serves on the boards of OneGoal Massachusetts and the Providence Performing Arts Center.

“Friedman-Boyce has played an instrumental role in the growth and success of HarborOne Bank,” said Joseph F. Casey, President & CEO HarborOne Bank. “Her dedication, expertise and guidance has been steadfast and on behalf of the leadership team and Board of Directors of HarborOne, I wanted to extend my sincere congratulations for this well-deserved recognition.”

Friedman-Boyce joined HarborOne in 2019 after 25 years in private legal practice, including 15 years at Goodwin Procter, where she was a partner in the Financial Institutions and Litigation groups. During her years in private practice, she was a trusted advisor to corporate boards and management in the banking, financial services, and financial technology industries. She is also a sought-after industry expert, contributing as an author, commentator, panelist, and moderator for numerous publications and organizations. She holds a B.A. from Amherst College and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, where she graduated with honors.

About HarborOne Bancorp, Inc. HarborOne Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for HarborOne Bank, a Massachusetts-chartered trust company. HarborOne Bank serves the financial needs of consumers, businesses, and municipalities throughout Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island through a network of 29 full-service banking centers located in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and commercial lending offices in Boston, Massachusetts and Providence, Rhode Island. HarborOne Bank also provides a range of educational resources through “HarborOne U,” with free digital content, webinars, and recordings for small business and personal financial education. HarborOne Mortgage, LLC, a subsidiary of HarborOne Bank, provides mortgage lending services throughout New England and other states.

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Media: Jennifer White, FVP Community & Public Relations JlWhite@HarborOne.Com 508.895.1338 | 617.610.0123

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