Richard Paul Thornell

Background

Thornell, Richard Paul was born on October 19, 1936 in New York City. Son of Joseph Samuel Thornell and Elizabeth Thompson Thornell-Evans.

Education

Bachelor magna cum laude in History, Fisk U., 1956; Master of Public Administration, Princeton University, 1958; Juris Doctor, Yale University, 1971.

Career

Chief federal programs, United States Community Rels., United States Justice Department, Washington, 1964-1965; associate director, Urban Court, Columbia University, New York City, 1969-1972; associate, Rosenman & Colin, New York City, 1972-1976; associate professor of law, Howard U., Washington, 1976-1980; professor of law, Howard U., Washington, 1980-1982, 88-; vice president, general counsel, Howard U., Washington, 1984-1988. Chief African programs staff United States Peace Corps, 1962-1964, administrator, 1961-1964. Officer United States Agency for International Development, Washington, 1958-1961.

Achievements

• Richard Paul Thornell has been listed as a reputable Lawyer, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors, committee chairman Young Men’s Christian Association, international division committee With United States Army, 1960-1962. Member American Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Sigma Pi Phi, Alpha Phi Alpha.

Connections

Married Joan Talbert, January 1964 (divorced 1969). 1 child, David Evan; married Carolyn Atkinson, September 5, 1970. Children: Paul Nolan Diallo, Douglas Vashon.

Father:

Joseph Samuel Thornell

Mother:

Elizabeth Thompson Thornell-Evans

Spouse:

Carolyn Atkinson

Spouse:

Joan Talbert

child:

Paul Nolan Diallo Thornell

child:

David Evan Thornell

child:

Douglas Vashon Thornell