ATLANTA (April 18, 2022) – Smith Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that Partner Anthony L. (Tony) Cochran has been honored for his lifetime of service to the Zaban Paradies Center (ZPC), which assists homeless couples obtain housing and employment. Mr. Cochran is a member of the ZPC Advisory Board and previously served over the past 25 years as the Center’s Chair, a Director, a Supervisor, and an all-night volunteer. The honor was presented to Mr. Cochran during the ZPC’s first annual fundraiser, Blue Jeans, Bow Ties, and Bling: A Celebration of ZPC Past, Present, and Future! on April 10.
Tony Cochran is a Partner in SGR’s Litigation Practice, with a focus in white collar law. He was inspired and encouraged to serve ZPC by fellow SGR partner Edward J. (Jack) Hardin, who is Co-Chair of the Regional Commission on Homelessness, Chairman (and founder) of Gateway, LLC, a homeless services center, and Vice Chairman of the Board of Georgia Works! Inc., a residential workforce program for the chronically homeless and a non-profit affordable housing provider.
About Zaban Paradies Center
The mission of Zaban Paradies Center (ZPC) is to empower couples experiencing homelessness or financial vulnerability to achieve lasting self-sufficiency for themselves and their families. Founded in 1984, ZPC is an independent, non-profit organization that provides year-round support for homeless couples. For more information, visit www.zabanparadiescenter.org.
About Smith Gambrell Russell
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