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Request for Public Comment on Proposed Amendments to Bylaws 1.01, 2.02, 3.02, 3.03, 5.08, and 13.02 of the Bylaws of the West Virginia State Bar
Public comments are sought on proposed amendments to Bylaws 1.01, 2.02, 3.02, 3.03, 5.08, and13.02 of the Bylaws of the West Virginia State Bar.
All comments must be filed in writing with the Clerk of Court no later than June 23, 2025.
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Request for Public Comment on Proposed Amendments to Rules 3.02, 4.04, 10.02, 10.09, and 13.10 of the Administrative Rules of the West Virginia State Bar
Public comments are sought on proposed amendments to Rules 3.02, 4.04, 10.02, 10.09, and 13.10 of the Administrative Rules of the West Virginia State Bar.
All comments must be filed in writing with the Clerk of Court no later than June 23, 2025.
CLICK HERE to View the ORDER
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CLE Rule Spotlight
Rule 6.09(e)
IN-HOUSE CLE COURSES
In addition to meeting the rules applicable to any other CLE provider, in-house CLE courses offered by a law firm must also meet these additional requirements:
- The courses must be open to observation by the Justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, the officers or staff of the State Bar, the members of the Board, and members or staff of the CLE Commission;
- The courses must be scheduled and arranged at a time and location so as to be free of interruptions from telephone calls and other office matters;
- No more than half of the mandatory continuing legal education requirements may be satisfied by in-house teaching or attendance at in-house activities; and
- An in-house activity on legal ethics may not be taught by a member of the firm or entity offering such activity.
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June 4 - 6, 2025
2025 PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES
INDIGENT DEFENSE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Host: Public Defender Services
CLE: 12 credits including 2 in ethics
Location: Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place, Morgantown, WV
Time: See Registration link
Cost: See Registration link
CLICK HERE to Register
Contact Pamela Clark at Pam.R.Clark@wv.gov for questions
CLICK HERE for Hotel Reservations
Deadline for room reservations is May 7, 2025
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June 11, 2025
Pre-Birth Orders, Surrogacy, Adoptions, and More
Host: WV State Bar LGBTQ+ Committee
Location: The West Virginia State Bar Center and Webinar
Time: 9:00 a.m. to noon
Credits: 3 credits
Cost: Free
Click Here for Agenda
CLICK HERE to REGISTER for Live In-Person
CLICK HERE to REGISTER for Live Webinar
Facility Details: Due to limited capacity for live attendance at the State Bar Center, live registration is limited to the first 35 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.
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June 18, 2025
ADVANCED MEDIATION
Host: WV State Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee
Location: Flatwoods Day Inn & Conference Center, Sutton, WV
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Credits: 6.9 credits, including 1 credit in ethics
Cost: $150.00
CLICK HERE for Agenda
CLICK HERE to REGISTER
Registration closes June 10, 2025
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July 9, 2025
Learning Session for Summer Law Clerks/ Associates/Interns/Law Students
Life After Law School: How to Maintain Your Law License
Hosts: WV State Bar, WV Board of Law Examiners, WV ODC, and WVJLAP
CLE: This is not a CLE Program. It is an informational presentation for summer associates/ interns/law clerks/law students.
Time: 1 - 4 p.m.
Location: In-person at the State Bar Center, Lower Level Conference Room, Charleston
Cost: Free
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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SAVE THE DATE
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: PENDING
Speaker: Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager for ALPS
Registration opens June 10, 2025
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.
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