(Manchester, NH, May 3, 2010) - The law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green PA is pleased to announce that senior shareholder Kimon S. Zachos will be honored by Heritage United Way with the 2010 William S. Green Lifetime Achievement Award on June 10, 2010.
The William S. Green Lifetime Achievement Award was established in 1999 to honor Bill Green's lifetime of service to the United Way and to the Greater Manchester community. Bill Green was one of the founding partners of Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green who passed away in 2007. This is the most prestigious award given by Heritage United Way. To receive the award, an individual must demonstrate a long-term history of volunteer service to the United Way and/or the Health and Human Service field. The person must also demonstrate leadership by actual personal voluntary service and motivating and inspiring others to serve. Patrick Tufts, President & CEO of Heritage United Way noted "On behalf of a grateful community, we are honored to present the Heritage United Way William S. Green Lifetime Achievement Award to Kimon Zachos. Kimon has provided a lifetime of service, generosity and leadership to United Way and so many other charitable organizations. We are thankful for the positive impact his support and commitment continues to have on us all."
Joseph A. DiBrigida, Jr., President and Managing Director of Sheehan Phinney commented "I can think of no person who fits all the criteria like Kimon does. He is an inspiration to all and is truly deserving of this honor. The firm and its individuals are benefited every day by Kimon's good work, the leadership he provides and the example he sets."
As Sheehan Phinney's senior shareholder, Zachos' practice encompasses corporate, banking and estate planning law. In addition to a legal career which spans nearly fifty years, Kimon also has dedicated his personal time to the State of New Hampshire and to countless business, civic and cultural organizations.
Early in his career (1965-1966), Kimon served as a White House Fellow as a special assistant to U.S. Attorney General Katzenbach. He also served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1969 through 1974, where he was Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, Majority Leader and Deputy Speaker.
Well known for his leadership and philanthropy, Zachos has served as a Director and Trustee of many businesses and non-profit organization, too numerous to note. Among a long list of his current involvement, he serves as a Trustee of the Currier Museum of Art, Southern New Hampshire University, the Endowment Funds of Havenwood Heritage Heights Retirement Community and the Trust Funds of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. He also currently serves as a member of the Legislative Ethics Committee, a member of the Greater Manchester Hellenic Scholarship Committee, and as a Director for the New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies.
Zachos has also been the recipient of a long list of awards throughout his career, including the Manchester Bar Association's Lawyer of the Year, Manchester Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year, Daniel Webster Council B.S.A. Distinguished Citizen Award, Business NH Magazine's Business Leader of the Year, NH Business Committee for the Art's Leadership Award, the NH BIA's Lifetime Achievement Award and the Pastoral Counseling Services' Good Samaritan Award for Public Service.
Sheehan Phinney is a full service law firm representing national and international clients with innovative approaches and practical solutions. Founded in 1937, Sheehan Phinney has grown to 61 attorneys with four offices throughout New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The firm is known for professional excellence, practical counsel and commitment to both its clients and the communities it serves.
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