December 8, 2022
Protecting the Public: Civil Rights Enforcement in West Virginia – FREE CLE
(Live In-person Only)
SPONSOR: United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia
LOCATION: Temple Shalom, 23 Bethany Pike Hwy, Wheeling, WV
CLE: 4 CREDITS
COST: Free
TIME: 9:00 AM to 12:40 PM
This CLE is free and open to the public. The “Protecting the Public: Federal Civil Rights Enforcement in West Virginia” event is intended to educate members of the legal community about federal civil rights enforcement. Attendees will be provided information about how to identify, report, and prevent 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 suffering discrimination in housing. An overview of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) will also be provided and will include tips for filing an ADA complaint. Lastly, a panel discussion about civil rights litigation in West Virginia will be held.