The WV State Bar is seeking an experienced and creative professional to fill its Communication and Events Coordinator position. The position requires an exceptional writer with outstanding communication and organizational skills. The Coordinator takes the lead on communicating with State Bar members and non-members through the use of digital and print communications. In addition, the Coordinator plans and books a variety of events at multiple locations around the state through the year. Resumes should be sent to Mary Jane Pickens at pickensmj@wvbar.org.

"Tuesday Legal Connect"

The State Bar is in need of volunteer attorneys each Tuesday evening in August, to field legal questions from the public and provide legal information ONLY 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.

If you would be interested in helping in August, please email David Frercks as soon as possible at dfrercks@lawv.net

On June 13, 2023, an orange postcard was mailed to all Active, Active but not practicing, and Inactive Members via U. S. mail. The postcard contained instructions on how to complete annual reporting (FRD, IOLTA & Succession Planning - NOTE: This does not include CLE reporting) and pay annual fees for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The deadline for reporting (FRD, IOLTA & Succession Planning - NOTE: Not CLE reporting) and paying annual membership fees is 11:59 p.m. September 1, 2023. 

13^th Judicial Circuit Court Vacancy

The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications to fill the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Louis H. Bloom in the 13^th Judicial Circuit Court serving Kanawha County. Candidates must submit their completed applications and letters of recommendation or comment no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8. 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 Tuesday, August 22, 2023.  

14^th Judicial Circuit Court Vacancy

The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications to fill the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Richard A. Facemire in the 14^th Judicial Circuit Court serving Braxton, Clay, Gilmer, and Webster Counties. Candidates must submit their completed applications and letters of recommendation or comment no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 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 Tuesday, August 22, 2023.  

The West Virginia Senior Legal Aid seeks applicants for the position of Executive Director. The position requires an attorney who will be responsible for directing a small staff and all aspects of the agency’s operations, maintaining the finances, and answering legal questions on the hotline for senior citizens. Salary is negotiable based on experience and the program’s finances. If interested, send inquiries and resumes to Bob Bastress, robert.bastress@mail.wvu.edu or P.O. Box 6130, Morgantown, WV 26506 by no later than September 15, 2023.

Rule 8.0 of the West Virginia Rules for Admission to the Practice of Law establishes the process for Pro Hac Vice admission. The motion for Pro Hac Vice admission and accompanying verified statement must be uploaded with the State Bar, which the State Bar will then review for compliance with the rule. Rule 8.0(b) states that local counsel must “maintain an actual physical office equipped to conduct the practice of law in the State of West Virginia, which office is the primary location from which local counsel practice law on a daily basis.” The State Bar is frequently asked if an attorney, who holds a West Virginia license but is located in another state or jurisdiction, can be the sponsoring attorney. The answer is no. The sponsoring local counsel must be physically located in the West Virginia office.  

136^th Annual Meeting of The West Virginia Bar Association

Sponsor: The West Virginia Bar Association

Location: The Greenbrier Resort, White Sulphur Springs, WV

CLE:  8.6 credits including 1 credit in Legal Ethics

Cost: See registration link

A block of room at the Greenbrier Resort has been reserved for overnight rates start at $329 per room, per night plus applicable taxes and fees. Discounted rates are available Thursday, August 17, 2023 through Sunday, August 20, 2023. The reservation deadline is Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Contact Lindsey Scripture with questions at director@wvbarassociation.org

Sponsor: United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia

Location: WV School for the Deaf and Blind, 301 E Main St, Romney, WV 26757

CLE: 4.2 CLE credits

Cost: Free

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

To Register Contact Anna O'Neil at anna.oneil@usdoj.gov

Presenters from the U. S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia and the FBI will discuss tools for identifying, reporting, and preventing hate crimes. Further, the statutory mechanics of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) will be explained, and attendees will learn how to file complaints and obtain damages for persons experiencing discrimination in housing. Assistant U. S. Attorneys will provide an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which includes information on accessibility requirements and protections afforded to service and emotional support animals. The event will conclude with a segment on environmental justice – the intersection of environmental law and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. 

Host:  WV State Bar's Energy and Environmental Law Committee

Location:  The WV State Bar Center, Lower Level Conference Room, Charleston, and via video conference.

Time: 9:00 a.m. to noon

Cost: Free

CLE: Pending

Host:  Kanawha County Family Law Bench-Bar Committee

Location:   Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, Charleston, WV

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

CLE: Pending