July 15, 2025

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP

2025-2026 REPORTING & FEE NOTICE

An orange postcard has been mailed to all Active, Active but not practicing, and Inactive Members via U. S. mail. See below copy of card. The postcard contained instructions on how to complete the annual reporting (FRD, IOLTA & Succession Planning - NOTE: This does not include CLE reporting) and pay annual fees for the 2025-2026 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, 2025. 

The Bylaws of the WVSB and the Supreme Court's Administrative Rules of the State Bar do not provide for the waiver of penalties and reinstatement fees (non-military). Members are obligated to notify the WVSB within 10 days of any change in contact information (Bylaw 2.02). Notice to members is presumptively deemed adequate if transmitted using membership information on record with the WVSB (Bylaw 13.02). It is the duty of every member to keep informed about the payment of membership fees, and failure to receive notice of nonpayment or suspension shall not affect the operation of such suspension (Rule 3.03). Failure to receive the orange card does not relieve you of your responsibilities of reporting and paying your fees. 

CLICK HERE to PAY your Annual Membership Fees

and COMPLETE your Reporting

This is not your CLE REPORTING

NEWS

Amendments to Bylaw 3.04 of the

Bylaw of the West Virginia State Bar

Approved

By order entered May 9, 2025 in 21-Rules-05, the Supreme Court of Appeals approved amendments to State Bar Bylaw 3.04, Authority to Set Other Fees. The amendments authorize the State Bar to apply a convenience fee to credit and debit card payments. By no later than July 1, 2025, a convenience fee of $5.00 will be added to a payment if paid by credit or debit card, as an alternative to payment by cash or check. 

CLICK HERE to review the ORDER adopting the amendments

West Virginia University College of Law’s

Fall 2025 On-Campus Interviewing (OCI)

Attention employers: Are you looking to hire a 2L summer intern/clerk from the Class of 2027 or an entry-level associate from the graduating 3L Class of 2026? Do you want the ease and convenience of collecting resumes and interviewing well-qualified law students on one day and in one location? Consider participating in the West Virginia University College of Law’s Fall 2025 On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) Session, starting Monday, August 25, 2025. CLICK HERE for details.

CLICK HERE to REGISTER your Participation and Create an Account

Registration closes July 27, 2025 at 11:45 p.m.



Questions Contact Brad Grimes, Assistant Director of Career Services for the College of Law, at (304) 293-7750 or at tgrimes@mail.wvu.edu.

Federal Court Filing System

Multifactor Authentication for CM/ECF and PACER Users

Multifactor authentication (MFA) will be required for all filers in Case Management/ Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) with enrollment having begun on May 11, 2025. Those who do not voluntarily enroll in MFA will be randomly selected to enroll starting in August 2025. Users with filing privileges and other types of CM/ECF-level access are encouraged to enroll in MFA at their earliest convenience to preserve uninterrupted access. 

By December 31, 2025, all CM/ECF users must be enrolled in MFA to maintain system access. Moreover, while MFA enrollment will be optional for PACER-only users, it is strongly recommended that they take advantage of this security feature. MFA provides an added layer of security to accounts by helping to protect against cyberattacks that steal passwords, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

Public CM/ECF and PACER users were previously informed of this requirement through the PACER website (Multifactor Authentication Coming Soon | PACER: Federal Court Records) and PACER bulletins on April 4, 2025 and May 2, 2025. Additionally, to assist filers with this change, there is updated documentation and learning aids available on the PACER website. 

If you have questions, please contact the PACER Service Center at pacer@psc.uscourts.gov or (800) 676-6856. The PACER Service Center hours of operation are Monday through Friday

8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT.

*Please note that if using third-party software for filing, CM/ECF users should ensure MFA is supported by that software before enrolling to avoid any disruption in business processes.

CLE

CLE Rule Spotlight

Rule 6.05 Teaching Credits

Our members often submit a request for teaching credit and separately request live attendance credit for attending other sessions of the same course as a non-presenter. The form to request teaching credit allows you to also request live attendance credit. When the form to request teaching credit for either an approved or non-approved course is completed, you will be asked in the form if you attended any sessions of the course as a non-presenter. That is your opportunity to indicate that you did attend as a non-presenter, and the number of instructional minutes you attended. In this way, you can use one CLE credit request to receive teaching credit for presenting, as well as live attendance credit for attending other sessions as a non-presenter. 

CLICK HERE for Rule 6 - Mandatory Continuing Legal Education

EVENTS

July 23, 2025

Trust Accounting Do's & Don'ts

and

Productive Attorney/Client Relationships

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 credits including 3 ethics credits

Speaker: Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager for ALPS

CLICK HERE to Register for live In-Person Attendance

CLICK HERE to Register for live Webinar Attendance

CLICK HERE FOR AGENDA

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.

August 7 - 9, 2025

 The West Virginia Bar Association’s

138th Annual Meeting

HOST: The West Virginia Bar Association

LOCATION: The Greenbrier Resort, White Sulphur Springs, WV - Live Attendance Only

DATE: August 7-9, 2025  

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:  This event is open to lawyers and non-lawyers

COST: WVBA Member $495/ Non-Member $600

CLE: 7.8 credits including 1 credit of legal ethics for West Virginia

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Registration is required and will be open until August 6^th at 5:00 p.m.

August 19, 2025

2025 WVJLAP Conference & Retreat "Missed Sessions"

Please save the date for the missed sessions from the May 17th WVJLAP Conference. The missed sessions were due to the power outage that occurred at Stonewall Resort. All members of the Bench and Bar are invited to attend in person or join virtually.

Speakers: Brad Deel and Luke Harvey

Date: August 19, 2025

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

CLE: 2 credits including1 credit in ethics

Location: Judicial Tower (4700 MacCorkle Ave. SE, Charleston, WV 25304)

CLICK HERE to REGISTER and for more information



Please Note: People who previously registered and paid for the WVJLAP Conference & Retreat will not have to pay again for the missed sessions.