Leslie Thornton
Director/Board Member at PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 30/03/2024
Profile
Leslie T.
Thornton is the founder of Capitol Education Fund.
Ms. Thornton's current job(s) include being an Independent Director at Perdoceo Education Corp.
since 2015, a Director at The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, an Independent Director at Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. since 2019, a Member-Board of Governors at The District of Columbia Bar, and a Trustee at David A Clarke School of Law.
Ms. Thornton's former job(s) include being a Senior Vice President at Washington Gas Light Co. from 2011 to 2018, Secretary, Senior Vice President & General Counsel at WGL Holdings, Inc. from 2012 to 2018, a Partner at Dickstein Shapiro LLP from 2004 to 2011, a Partner at Patton Boggs LLP from 2000 to 2004, and Chief of Staff at the US Department of Education (District of Columbia) from 1992 to 2000.
Ms. Thornton's education history includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1980 and a graduate degree from Georgetown University in 1983.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2024 | 12,880 ( 0.02% ) | 980 554 $ | 30/03/2024 | |
| 24/05/2023 | 48,311 ( 0.07% ) | 848 341 $ | 30/03/2024 |
Leslie Thornton active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 21/12/2005 |
| SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2018 |
| The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington | Director/Board Member | - |
| David A Clarke School of Law | Director/Board Member | - |
The District of Columbia Bar
 The District of Columbia Bar Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The District of Columbia Bar provides legal services. The private company is based in Washington. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Leslie Thornton
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Washington Gas Light Co.
 Washington Gas Light Co. Gas DistributorsUtilities Washington Gas Light Co. is a regulated public utility company, which engages in the natural gas distribution business. It offers regulated distribution of natural gas to retail customers under tariff rates designed to provide for a return on the investment used in providing that service. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | General Counsel | 14/10/2018 |
Dickstein Shapiro LLP
 Dickstein Shapiro LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Dickstein Shapiro LLP provides legal services. Its areas of practice include corporate law, litigation and dispute resolution, energy, intellectual property, and regulatory affairs. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2010 |
Patton Boggs LLP
 Patton Boggs LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Patton Boggs LLP provided legal services. Its practice areas included public policy, litigation, business law, administrative and regulatory, and intellectual property, each encompassing a range of specific areas of concentration. The company was founded in 1962 and headquartered in Washington, DC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2003 |
US Department of Education (District of Columbia)
 US Department of Education (District of Columbia) General GovernmentGovernment US Department of Education promotes student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness. Its publications include a list of titles aimed at educators, students, parents, and administrators. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Human Resources Officer | 31/12/1999 |
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Training of Leslie Thornton
| University of Pennsylvania | Undergraduate Degree |
| Georgetown University | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION | Consumer Services |
| SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS, INC. | Utilities |
| Private companies | 8 |
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Washington Gas Light Co.
Washington Gas Light Co. Gas DistributorsUtilities Washington Gas Light Co. is a regulated public utility company, which engages in the natural gas distribution business. It offers regulated distribution of natural gas to retail customers under tariff rates designed to provide for a return on the investment used in providing that service. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Utilities |
WGL Holdings, Inc.
 WGL Holdings, Inc. Gas DistributorsUtilities WGL Holdings, Inc. engages in the sale and delivery of natural gas and provides energy-related products and services. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Utilities |
Dickstein Shapiro LLP
Dickstein Shapiro LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Dickstein Shapiro LLP provides legal services. Its areas of practice include corporate law, litigation and dispute resolution, energy, intellectual property, and regulatory affairs. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Patton Boggs LLP
Patton Boggs LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Patton Boggs LLP provided legal services. Its practice areas included public policy, litigation, business law, administrative and regulatory, and intellectual property, each encompassing a range of specific areas of concentration. The company was founded in 1962 and headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
US Department of Education (District of Columbia)
US Department of Education (District of Columbia) General GovernmentGovernment US Department of Education promotes student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness. Its publications include a list of titles aimed at educators, students, parents, and administrators. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Government |
The District of Columbia Bar
The District of Columbia Bar Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The District of Columbia Bar provides legal services. The private company is based in Washington. | Commercial Services |
| The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington | |
| Capitol Education Fund |
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