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STATE BAR
YOUNG LAWYER BOARD VACANCIES
Are you interested in joining the Young Lawyer Executive Board? Districts 4, 12, 15, and 16 have vacancies and are seeking a young lawyer representative in the following areas:
District 4 – (Clay, Jackson, Mason, Putnam, & Roane)
District 12 – (Braxton, Pendleton, Pocahontas, Randolph, Upshur, & Webster)
District 15 – (Barbour, Preston, Taylor, & Tucker)
District 16 - (Berkeley, Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Mineral, & Morgan)
To be eligible to apply for the vacancy, you must be a member in good standing with the West Virginia State Bar who has either been admitted to practice for ten years or less prior to the State Bar’s annual meeting or be 35 years of age or younger.
If you are interested, (or would like to nominate a young lawyer) please contact Ashton Bias, Esq., Chairperson of the Young Lawyer Board at ashtonB@lyneranson.com for more information.
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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 2023 Young Lawyer of the Year Award will be presented at the 2023 State Bar Annual Meeting held at the Greenbrier Resort on Sunday, March 26, 2023.
Mail nominations to: The West Virginia State Bar/Young Lawyer Award, 2000 Deitrick Boulevard, Charleston, WV 25311 or by email to pickensmj@wvbar.org.
Mentor of the Year Nominations
The 2023 Mentor of the Year Award will be presented at the 2023 State Bar Annual Meeting held at the Greenbrier Resort on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Mail nominations to: The West Virginia State Bar/Mentor of the Year Award, 2000 Deitrick Boulevard, Charleston, WV 25311 or by email to pickensmj@wvbar.org.
Nominations must be received by noon on
Friday, February 24, 2023
Nominations should be mailed to: The West Virginia State Bar/ Young Lawyer Award, 2000 Deitrick Boulevard, Charleston, WV 25311 or by email to pickensmj@wvbar.org.
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2nd Judicial Circuit Court Vacancy
The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications to fill the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Judge David W. Hummel, Jr in the 2nd Judicial Circuit Court serving Marshall, Wetzel, and Tyler Counties. Candidates must submit their completed applications and letters of recommendation or comment no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 9, 2023. 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 January 18, 2023.
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19th Judicial Circuit Court Vacancy
The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications to fill the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Alan D. Moats in the 19th Judicial Circuit Court serving Barbour and Taylor Counties. Candidates must submit their completed applications and letters of recommendation or comment no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 9, 2023. 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 January 18, 2023.
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Request for Public Comment on Proposed Amendments to
Rule 1.1 Membership of the West Virginia Rules of
Judicial Disciplinary Procedure
On December 19 , 2022, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia approved a 30-day period of public comment on proposed amendments to Rule 1.1 of the Rules of Judicial Disciplinary Procedure, Membership of the Judicial Investigation Commission. All comments must be filed in writing with the Clerk of the Court through File and Serve Express on or before January 18, 2023.
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THE WEST VIRGINIA BAR ASSOCIATION
Executive Director Position
The West Virginia Bar Association, through its Executive Council, is seeking an Executive Director.
Letters of interest with a curriculum vitae including professional references and availability are to be sent no later than January 31, 2023, to Sandra M. Chapman, President, WVBA, at smchapman@cclawpllc.com
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CLE Spotlight
Reporting Tip
Always double check course information (course date, reporting period, number/type of credits etc.) before you attest and hit “submit” when reporting CLE. You are attesting to the fact that what you are submitting is truthful and accurate. You cannot edit course information once it is reported to your CLE transcript. If you do make a mistake, any required edits have to be requested in writing via an email to volka@wvbar.org.
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MID-ATLANTIC WOMEN LEGAL PROFESSIONALS' RETREAT
March 2-5, 2023
Hosts: West Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia & Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Programs Location: Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center, Roanoke, Virginia
CLE: 16.80 WV credits in ethics
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Save the Date
West Virginia State Bar Annual Meeting
March 26-27, 2023
Hosts: WV State Bar
Location: The Greenbrier Resort, White Sulphur Springs, WV
CLE: Pending
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Greenbrier Resort for $199/night for a Traditional Room (plus resort and historic preservation fees and applicable taxes). This rate is good for the nights of Saturday, March 25 – Monday, March 27. Please call reservations at (855) 441-2078. Reservations must be made by Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hampton Inn, Lewisburg for $119/night. This rate is good for the nights of Saturday, March 25 – Sunday, March 26. Please call (304) 645-7300 and mention the West Virginia State Bar or use group code CHHWVB when booking online. Reservations must be made by Saturday, February 25, 2023.
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The West Virginia State Bar
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