You are invited
to the 2022 Annual Meeting
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Includes Reception & Annual Banquet Only
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Includes CLE Seminars Only
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Federal & State Public Defenders, Law Clerks, and/or Legal Aid of WV Employees.
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THE JUNE 30, 2022 CLE DEADLINE IS APPROACHING!
Here is What You Need to Know
The reporting period for 2020-2022 ends on June 30, 2022. There will be NO extensions of the CLE reporting period. Under the current suspension process, all CLE credits must be completed AND reported on your CLE transcript by July 31, 2022 to avoid penalty. The late fee for reporting CLE credits has been increased to $200. There is an additional $200 reinstatement fee if you are suspended for CLE non-compliance. The suspension process will begin promptly after all required notices are sent to non-compliant attorneys. All CLE credits for this reporting period may be completed by an on-line means if necessary.
Please CLICK HERE for additional information regarding FREE online CLE opportunities, confirmation of pending CLE credits and CLE requirements.
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Nominations for Young Lawyer of the Year
and Mentor of the Year now being accepted
Young Lawyer of the Year Nominations
The 2022 Young Lawyer of the Year Award will be presented at the 2022 State Bar Annual Meeting held at the Embassy Suites in Charleston on Sunday, April 10, 2022. To obtain information regarding the awards process click here.
Mentor of the Year Nominations
The 2022 Mentor of the Year Award will be presented at the 2022 State Bar Annual Meeting held at the Embassy Suites in Charleston on Sunday, April 10, 2022. To obtain information regarding the awards process click here.
Nominations must be received by noon on Monday, March 7, 2022
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WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT VACANCY
The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications to fill the judicial vacancy on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. Candidates must submit their completed applications and letters of recommendation or comment no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 14, 2022. Applications and instructions are available at Click here to access application and instructions. For more information about the application process, please call the Office of General Counsel at 304-558-2000. Interviews will be held in Charleston on March 28, 2022.
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"Tuesday Legal Connect" Needs Your Help
The State Bar is in need of volunteer attorneys Tuesday evenings from 6pm-8pm during the month of March (excluding 3/22/22) to field legal questions from the public as part of the "Tuesday Legal Connect" program. Volunteers from anywhere in the state can take calls remotely from their home, office, etc. All you need is a telephone and a computer/laptop/tablet. Volunteers are eligible to receive 1 pro-bono CLE credits for each two-hour shift completed. If you would be interested in helping in March, please email Maria Borror at mborror@lawv.net as soon as possible.
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2022 State Bar Membership Directory Pre-Order
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Request for Public Comment |
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Request for Public Comment on Proposed Amendments to the
Rules of Practice and Procedure for Family Courts,
Rules of Practice and Procedure for Minor Guardianship Proceedings,
Rules of Procedure for Administrative Appeals,
and Rules of Appellate Procedure
On July 1, 2022, the judicial system in West Virginia will have an Intermediate Court of Appeals (ICA). Amendments to procedural rules are necessary to set forth the appellate procedure for once the ICA is established. The proposed amendments are available for Comment.
On February 25, 2022, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia approved a 45-day period of public comment on proposed revisions to the Rules of Practice and Procedure for Family Courts, Rules of Practice and Procedure for Minor Guardianship Proceedings, Rules of Procedure for Administrative Appeals, and Rules of Appellate Procedure. The public comment period closes on April 11, 2022. All comments must be filed in writing with the Clerk of the Court no later than April 11, 2022.
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March 3, 2022 and March 4, 2022
WV CourtPLUS/E-File System Training
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia is pleased to announce that Mercer County will be the next county to join the WV E-File/CourtPLUS system on March 14, 2022. Attorneys and staff are invited to join one of the training seminars listed below. Attorneys will be granted 1.0 Ethics/Office Management CLE credit upon completion of the online course. Please Note: Training sessions are online webinars only.
ATTORNEY AND STAFF ARE NOT REQUIRED TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT. USE THE INFORMATION BELOW TO JOIN THE SEMINAR.
Click Here to register for Thursday, March 3, 2022 --- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Click Here to register for Friday, March 4, 2022 --- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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Mid-Atlantic Women Legal Professionals' Retreat
Hosts: West Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia & Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Programs
Location: Crowne Plaza Resort, Asheville, NC
CLE: 14.1.credits in WV
Cost: $200 for professionals and $180 for students (lodging separate)
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March 21, 2022 -- 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Attorney Retirement and Cognitive Decline Webinar
Host: WVJLAP Board
CLE: 3 ethics credits in attorney well-being (pending)
Location: In-person at the State Bar Center, Large Lower Level Conference Room, Charleston or
via video conference.
Cost: Free
Speakers:
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10:00 a.m. - Dr. Timothy S. Saar, Ph.D. -- Saar Psychological Group --- "The Neuropsychology of Cognitive Decline of Legal Professionals"
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11:00 a.m. - Ida Abbott, Esquire -- Ida Abbott Consulting --- "Retiring By Design, Not Default: Challenges and Strategies for Letting Go and Moving On"
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12:00 p.m. - Shari Pearlman, JD -- Assistant Director of Lawyers Assistance Program of British Columbia (LAPBC) "Preparing for Retirement & Addressing Cognitive Decline”
Facility Details: Due to limited capacity for live attendance at the State Bar Center, live registration is limited to the first 35 fully vaccinated registrants. Attendance via webinar is also limited to the first 500 registrants. There is an increased interest in attending webinars as the end of the 2020-22 reporting period approaches; therefore, you are encouraged to register early to secure a link to attend virtually. All attendees, whether in person or virtual, will receive an email confirming registration. If you do not receive a confirmation of registration, you will not be able to participate in the seminar on the day of presentation.
Note to those attending in person: If you are unable to use the stairs from the first floor to the lower level, please drive down the driveway on the left-side of the Bar Center and enter the building at the bottom of the driveway. Handicap accessible restrooms are available. If you need other assistance, please contact the State Bar 304-553-7220, in advance of the meeting, so arrangements can be made.
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APRIL 10 & 11, 2022
WV STATE BAR 2022 ANNUAL MEETING AND SEMINAR
CHARLESTON, WV
Host: State Bar
Location: Embassy Suites, 300 Court Street, Charleston, WV
Cost: $150 CLE Program only or $210 Sunday Banquet and Monday CLE program
CLE: 6.0 credits in West Virginia (including 1 credit in law office management)
Schedule of Activities:
Sunday, April 10 --
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6:30-7:30 p.m. Attorney and Judicial Welcome Reception and sponsor displays.
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7:30-9:30 p.m. Annual Banquet and sponsor displays ($75/person)
Monday, April 11 -
- 8-9 a.m. Registration and sponsor displays
- 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Continuing Legal Education Program ($150, includes a box lunch)
If attending both the Sunday banquet and Monday CLE program, a discounted rate of $210 is available.
State Bar Members who are employed as Federal/State Public Defenders, Federal/State Court Law Clerks, and/or with Legal Aid of WV are offered a special discounted rate of $50 for the April 11 Seminar and may click here to register
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Accommodations - Embassy Suites, Charleston -- $134 per night plus applicable taxes. Special price is good for the nights of April 8-12. Cost includes a daily hot breakfast buffet and cooked-to-order omelet station as well as a nightly manager’s reception with complimentary cocktails, beer and wine. Click here to reserve a room online or call 304-347-8700 and ask for “reservations.” Use code WVB. To receive this discounted rate, reservations must be made by March 28, 2022.
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SAVE THE DATE - May
Intellectual Property
Host: State Bar Intellectual Property Committee
CLE: pending
Location: In-person at the State Bar Center, Large Lower Level Conference Room, Charleston or via video conference.
Cost: Free
Speakers: More information coming
Registration coming soon
Facility Details: Due to limited capacity for live attendance at the State Bar Center, live registration is limited to the first 35 fully vaccinated registrants. Attendance via webinar is also limited to the first 500 registrants. There is an increased interest in attending webinars as the end of the 2020-22 reporting period approaches; therefore, you are encouraged to register early to secure a link to attend virtually. All attendees, whether in person or virtual, will receive an email confirming registration. If you do not receive a confirmation of registration, you will not be able to participate in the seminar on the day of presentation.
Note to those attending in person: If you are unable to use the stairs from the first floor to the lower level, please drive down the driveway on the left-side of the Bar Center and enter the building at the bottom of the driveway. Handicap accessible restrooms are available. If you need other assistance, please contact the State Bar 304-553-7220, in advance of the meeting, so arrangements can be made.
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SAVE THE DATE - May 19 & 20, 2022
Bankruptcy Bootcamp - May 19, 2022
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West Virginia Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Seminar - May 20, 2022
Host: U.S. Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia
and State Bar Bankruptcy Law Section
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May 19 Bootcamp -- 4 credits
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May 20 Seminar -- 8 credits including 3 possible ethics credits
Location:
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May 19 Bootcamp - In-person at the State Bar Center, Lower Level Conference Room, Charleston
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May 20 Seminar - Embassy Suites, Charleston
Cost:
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May 19 Bootcamp - Free
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May 20 Seminar - $150
Registration coming soon
State Bar Facility Details: Due to limited capacity for live attendance at the State Bar Center, live registration is limited to the first 35 fully vaccinated registrants. Attendance via webinar is also limited to the first 500 registrants. There is an increased interest in attending webinars as the end of the 2020-22 reporting period approaches; therefore, you are encouraged to register early to secure a link to attend virtually. All attendees, whether in person or virtual, will receive an email confirming registration. If you do not receive a confirmation of registration, you will not be able to participate in the seminar on the day of presentation.
Note to those attending in person: If you are unable to use the stairs from the first floor to the lower level, please drive down the driveway on the left-side of the Bar Center and enter the building at the bottom of the driveway. Handicap accessible restrooms are available. If you need other assistance, please contact the State Bar 304-553-7220, in advance of the meeting, so arrangements can be made.
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SAVE THE DATE
May 20-22, 2022
WVJLAP ANNUAL CONFERENCE & RETREAT
2022 Wellness Weekend
Host: West Virginia Judicial & Lawyer Assistance Program
CLE: 5.2 CLE credits
Cost: $150.00 CLE & Banquet (See registration for optional costs)
Location: Stonewall Resort, Roanoke, WV
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SAVE THE DATE - JUNE 1, 2022
Basic Mediation Training
Flatwoods, WV
Host: State Bar ADR Committee
CLE: 7.6 credits
Location: Flatwoods Days Inn and Suites and Flatwoods Conference Center, 350 Days Drive, Sutton, WV
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Flatwoods Days Inn & Suites at the discounted rate of $99.00 plus and taxes and fees. To receive the discounted rate, inform the hotel that you are attending the WV State Bar's event when making your reservation. The reservation contact number is 304-765-5055.
Information on the Advanced Mediation Training coming soon.
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