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2024 - AWARD WINNERS


The West Virginia State Bar congratulates the following award winners who were recognized at the State Bar's Annual Banquet on April 7, 2024.



Young Lawyer of the Year - Brendan Wood

Kaufman Award for ProBono Services - Richard Gottlieb

Mentor of the Year - The Honorable Joseph Reeder

Solo/Small Firm Lawyer of the Year - Harvey Peyton

Government Lawyer/Public Defender of the Year - Kevin Postalwait


NEW STATE BAR OFFICERS AND MEMBERS

 

The West Virginia State Bar is pleased to announce new officers and members of the West Virginia State Bar Board of Governors for 2024-2025.

 

New officers are Shannon P. Smith - President; David D. Amsbary - President-Elect; and Robby J. Aliff- Vice President.

 

Newly elected members of the State Bar’s Board of Governors

are: Stacey M. Kohari - Williamson; James A. Meade - Madison; Ashton L. Bias - Charleston; Angela L. Beblo - Charleston; Charlotte R. Lane - Charleston; Joseph M. Ward - Charleston.

 

Newly elected officers of the West Virginia State Bar’s Young Lawyer Section Board are Taylor P. Coplin - Chairperson; Nicholas E. Gordon - Vice-Chairperson; and John M. Isner - Secretary

 

Newly elected members of the State Bar’s Young Lawyer Section Board are: Chantel R. Kidd - Welch; Hannah E. West - Hamlin; Michael "Alex" Urban - Charleston; and Blair E. Wessels - Charleston. 


THE 2022-2024 CLE REPORTING PERIOD ENDS IN LESS THAN 3 MONTHS ON JUNE 30, 2024

IF YOU HAVE NOT YET COMPLETED YOUR CLE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS REPORTING PERIOD (2022-2024), DO IT NOW 

  • Any CLE that has been completed since July 1, 2022 should be reported NOW!
  • All CLE credits must be completed AND reported on your CLE transcript by July 31, 2024 to avoid the $200 late reporting fee
  • There is an additional $200 reinstatement fee if you are suspended for CLE non-compliance
  • Only half of your required credits can be obtained from pre-recorded, online courses 
  • Half of your required credits must be from live attendance courses. Live attendance is either a traditional, in-person classroom setting OR a live, fully interactive webinar where you can interact with the speakers and ask questions. Please note that watching a recorded webinar that requires you to periodically verify you are still watching is NOT live attendance. 

 

CLICK HERE for additional information regarding FREE online CLE opportunities, confirmation of pending CLE credits and CLE requirements. 

UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION

 

The State Bar will be mailing orange postcard reminders regarding membership reporting and fees in June for the July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 fiscal year. Please be sure to log into the membership portal and verify or update your contact information (Bylaw 2.02 (b)) by JUNE 1.

 

Information that you will need to verify or update include:

  1.  Name of Employer (If sole practitioner, enter the sole practitioner’s name)
  2.  Address of Principal Place of Business
  3.  Telephone and Fax Numbers
  4.  Email Address
News

STATE BAR

YOUNG LAWYER BOARD VACANCY

 

Are you interested in joining the Young Lawyer Executive Board?

 

District 3 (Calhoun, Gilmer, Ritchie Wirt, and Wood) has a vacancy and is seeking a young lawyer representative.

 

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 Taylor Coplin, Esq., Chairperson of the Young Lawyer Board at taylor.coplin@highmark.com for more information.

Interest in Creation of and Participation in the State Bar

Rural Practice Committee

The State Bar is interested in creating a Rural Practice Committee and is seeking members.

Questions contact Tim Haught at thaught@frontier.com

Events

May 8, 2024

Basic Mediation Training


 

Host: State Bar ADR Committee

CLE: 7.6 credits

Location: Flatwoods Days Inn and Suites and Flatwoods Conference Center, 350 Days Drive, Sutton, WV

Time: 8:30 a.m.

Cost: $150.00

 

Click Here for Agenda

 To Register call Kenadee Murphy 304-553-7228

May 17-19, 2024

WVJLAP Annual Conference & Retreat


Host: WV Judicial & Lawyer Assistance Program

CLE: 8.4 credits in ethics/law office management/attorney wellness/elimination of bias credits

Location: Stonewall Resort, Roanoke, WV

Time: See Agenda

Cost: See Registration link

Click Here for Agenda \ Click Here to Register


Click Here for Hotel Room Link 

Please book your hotel room ASAP as a limited number of hotel rooms are available. 

 Other hotel options available near Stonewall - Hampton Inn in Weston, WV. (833) 577-6785

May 22, 2024

30 Things Every Solo, Small Firm, or Rural Attorney

Needs to Know A Malpractice Avoidance Checklist

and Cybersecurity: How to Keep the Hackers at Bay


Host: WV State Bar and ALPS

Location: In-person at the State Bar Center, Lower Level Training Center and live webinar

Time: 9:00 a.m. to noon

CLE: 3 credit including 1.5 in ethics, law office management, and attorney wellness

Speaker: Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager for ALPS


Click Here for More Information


Click Here for Live In-person Registration


Click Here for Live Webinar Registration


Facility Details:  Due to limited capacity for live attendance at the State Bar Center, registration is limited to the first 30 registrants. Attendance via webinar is also limited to the first 500 registrants. There is an increased interest in attending webinars, 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 with you.

May 22, 2024

"How a Co-parenting App Can Increase

Accountability & Transparency"


Host: Kanawha County Family Law Bench/Bar Committee 

Location: Virtual / Zoom

Time: 12:00 to 12:50 p.m.

CLE: 1 credit

Speaker: Danielle Kestnbaum


Click Here to Register | Click Here for More Information


Contact Lyne Ranson with question at lyne@lyneranson.com

May 31, 2024

Mountain State Bar Association Annual CLE


Host: Mountain State Bar Association

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

Location: Hilton Garden Inn, Martinsburg, WV

CLE: 7 credits including 4 in ethics

Cost & Speakers: See agenda


Click Here for Agenda and Registration



Questions call 304-523-4732

June 4, 2024

 HOT TOPICS FOR GOVERNMENT LAWYERS

 

Host: WV State Bar Government Lawyers Committee

CLE: 7.0 Credits, including 3.0 on legal ethics, office management, attorney well-being, or elimination of bias in the legal profession.

Location: In-person at the State Bar Center, Large Lower-Level Conference Room, Charleston and via video conference.

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Cost: $50 (includes lunch for in-person attendees)


Click Here for Agenda


Click Here for Live In-Person Registration


Click Here for Live Virtual/Webinar Registration


Facility Details: Due to limited capacity for live attendance at the State Bar Center, registration is limited to the first 30 registrants. Attendance via webinar is also limited to the first 500 registrants. There is an increased interest in attending webinars, 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 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 with you.

June 5 - 7, 2024

PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES

2024 INDIGENT DEFENSE ANNUAL CONFERENCE



Host: Public Defender Services

CLE: 12 credits including 3 credits in ethics

Location: Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place, Morgantown, WV

Time: 8:30 a.m.

Cost: $300 for lawyers; $150 for non-lawyers; $75 for interns 


Click Here for More Information and to Register


Contact Pamela Clark at Pam.R.Clark@wv.gov for questions

June 7, 2024

KBB Spring Family Law CLE


Host: Kanawha County Family Law Bench Bar Committee

CLE: 8.3 credits

Location: Four Points by Sheraton- 600 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston, WV 25301

Time: 8:30 a.m.

Cost:

$150.00 before May 15th

$175.00 after May 15th


Click Here for Agenda | Click Here to Register

SAVE THE DATE

June 11, 2024

CLE Webinar - "Tuesday Legal Connect &

Free Legal Answers"



Host: Legal Aid of West Virginia 

Location: Virtual / Zoom Webinar

Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

CLE: Pending

Cost: Free


Registration and More Information coming soon

June 13, 2024

Advanced Mediation Training

 

Host: State Bar ADR Committee

CLE: Pending

Location: Stonewall Resort, Roanoke, WV

Time: 8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cost: $150.00

Click Here for Agenda | Click Here to Register


Registration closes June 5, 2024

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