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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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LEGISLATIVE CLAIMS COMMISSION
POSTING FOR OPEN COMMISSIONER POSITION – WITH WV STATE BAR
The West Virginia State Bar is seeking candidates for the position of Commissioner of the Legislative Claims Commission. The State Bar Board of Governors will nominate three (3) lawyers and will submit these names to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate for appointment to the Claims Commission. The term is for six (6) years. A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience as a licensed attorney is required. A full description of qualifications can be found in W.Va. Code Section 14-2-4 and 14-2-10, and compensation is provided for in W. Va. Code Section 14-2-8. This position involves hearing and deciding claims filed against state agencies and the Crime Victims Compensation Fund. The main offices of the Claims Commission are at the State Capitol with travel to other parts of the state for hearings. Some administrative law, mediation, or other judicial experience would be beneficial.
If you qualify for appointment, and would like to be considered for nomination, please send your resume, with any supporting information and/or letters of reference, to Mary Jane Pickens, Executive Director, The West Virginia State Bar, 2000 Deitrick Blvd., Charleston, WV 25311 or pickensmj@wvbar.org. Nominations must be received by December 31, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
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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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2th 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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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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Announcement from the WV Bar Foundation
Through a few very generous anonymous donors, contributions to the WV Bar Foundation will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $20,000. Donate today!
Keep the WV Bar Foundation in mind when gifting to your favorite charities this holiday season. The WV Bar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and your contribution is tax-deductible.
Our three signature events during the year include the WV Bar Foundation Fellows Dinner, Lawyer Leadership Institute, and Lunch & Laughs with a Legal Legend. We provide grants to organizations around the state to improve the administration of justice.
To donate, visit our website at www.wvbarfound.org/donate, or send a check to the WV Bar Foundation, P.O. Box 11010, Charleston, WV 25339.
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The West Virginia State Bar
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