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DEPUTY DIRECTOR
C.S. THORNTON

Following the departure of Staff Attorney Tina L. Izadi in March of 2007, the ACLU of Oklahoma added C.S. "Chuck" Thornton to its personnel roster. Izadi, who had worked for the affiliate since May of 2004 and handled much of the organization’s litigation, moved to a position with the office of the Oklahoma Attorney General. Thornton began work at the affiliate on April 16, 2007. His job title is ACLU of Oklahoma Foundation Deputy Director.

"Chuck is not a stranger to our office and this organization," said Executive Director Joann Bell. “He has served as an office volunteer, board president, delegate to the ACLU Biennial Conference and the affiliate’s legal counsel. I’m glad to welcome him to our staff."

Born in Dallas, Thornton moved at an early age to Alva, Oklahoma, and attended elementary and secondary schools there. Upon leaving Alva after graduating Alva Senior High School, Thornton attended the University of Oklahoma and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science. He began volunteering with the affiliate after earning a law degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 1994. Thornton is licensed to practice in Oklahoma; the District of Columbia; the United States District Courts for the Western, Northern and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma; the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit; and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Thornton is a lifetime member of both the American Civil Liberties Union and the Oklahoma Rifle Association. He is also a Benefactor member of the National Rifle Association.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR
C.S. THORNTON