Michael J. Cochran, ’89, Appointed to Westside Future Fund Board of Directors
Westside Future Fund Announces Two New Appointments to Board of Directors
Westside Future Fund (WFF) announces two new appointments to its Board of Directors: Susan Somersille Johnson, chief marketing officer, Prudential Financial; and Michael J. Cochran, partner, Kilpatrick Townsend. WFF brings together community leaders from all areas of Atlanta – business, government and philanthropy – who believe in the future of these historic neighborhoods and are committed to helping restore their strength. These appointments increase the WFF Board of Directors to 25.
“We are pleased to welcome both Susan and Michael to our Board of Directors,” said John Ahmann, president and CEO of Westside Future Fund. “We strive to cultivate a team of executive leaders who are committed to amplifying the legacy of Atlanta's Historic Westside neighborhoods, disrupting the cycle of poverty through neighborhood revitalization."
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Cochran’s practice is primarily focused on private equity and venture capital with a concentration on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and distressed transactions. He represents buyers, sellers and financiers in their investing activities and financing needs. He previously worked as a partner at Dentons; McKenna, Long & Aldridge LLP; and Equity Capital Partners, Inc. Cochran serves as chairman of the board of directors of First Step Staffing and is a member of the Georgia Bar Association. Cochran earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington and his juris doctorate from the University of Chicago Law School.
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