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21 DAY NOTICE
The 2024-2026 CLE REPORTING PERIOD ENDS JUNE 30, 2026
Are you on track to complete your CLE credits?
If you have completed CLE for this reporting period the time to report it is NOW – not at the end of the reporting period!
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The CLE reporting period ends June 30, 2026.
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Active members must report a minimum of 24 CLE credits, including at least 3 credits in one of the four ethics categories. Lower CLE requirements apply to attorneys admitted to practice during the reporting period. Those attorneys should refer to Administrative Rule 6.04(a).
- No more than half of the total CLE requirements may be satisfied by pre-recorded presentations with no interactive component.
- Live/interactive webinars (i.e. Zoom with a live chat component) qualifies for live attendance CLE credit.
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Over 40 FREE online CLE credits are available on the WV State Bar website. These are recordings of previously presented State Bar courses. These courses/credits may be used to meet your CLE requirements. Click here for a list of courses and credits.
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CLE must be reported via the online member portal at www.mywvbar.org by July 31, 2026 to avoid penalties.
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Check your CLE transcript for accuracy. Correction requests must be submitted in writing to compliance@wvbar.org
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Confirm any credits that have been imported for you by CLE providers – such credits are “pending” on your CLE transcript. Credits are not part of your CLE total until they are confirmed.
- The penalty for reporting CLE credits after July 31, 2026 is $200. There is an additional $200 reinstatement fee if you are suspended for CLE non-compliance. The suspension process will begin promptly after all required notices are sent to non-compliant attorneys.
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MCLE NOTICE
The State Bar is currently experiencing a very high call volume due to the approaching CLE reporting deadline. If you have a question about your CLE transcript or CLE compliance, please do not call. Instead, please email Samantha Chase at chases@wvbar.org.
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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP REPORTING & FEE NOTICE
ALL ACTIVE, ACTIVE BUT NOT PRACTICING, & INACTIVE MEMBERS
The deadline for reporting (FRD, IOLTA & Succession Planning) and paying annual membership fees for the 2026-2027 fiscal year is 11:59 p.m. September 1, 2026. All Active, Active but not practicing, and Inactive Members must complete the annual reporting (FRD, IOLTA & Succession Planning) and pay annual fees for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. NOTE: This does not include CLE reporting.
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).
CLICK HERE to PAY your ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES
and COMPLETE your REPORTING
This is not your CLE Reporting
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WEST VIRGINIA STATE BAR BYLAWS
PROVISIONAL ADOPTION OF AND REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON AMENDMENTS TO STATE BAR BYLAW 3
By Order entered on May 19, 2026 the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia is seeking public comments on the proposed amendments to Bylaw 3 of the West Virginia State Bar Bylaws. The proposed amendments makes changes to schedule of fees. All comments must be filed in writing with the Office of the Clerk on or before June 18, 2026.
CLICK HERE to Review the Order Requesting Comment
CLICK HERE to Review the Order Approving Schedule of Fees
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27th Judicial Circuit Court Vacancy
The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge R. Steven Redding in the 27th Judicial Circuit serving Berkeley and Morgan Counties. Candidates must submit their completed applications and letters of recommendations or comment no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. For more information about the application process, please call the Office of General Counsel at 304-558-2000. Interviews will be held in Morgantown on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
CLICK HERE for Instructions and Application
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June 9, 2026
SUCCESSION PLANNING – HOW TO ACTUALLY GET STARTED! (Don’t just check the box!)
Host: WV State Bar Succession Planning Committee
Location: Live Webinar
Time: Noon
Credits: Informational
Do you have questions about how to begin a succession plan? Join the Succession Planning Committee for an informal virtual meeting to discuss, among other things, how to begin the process.
Join the West Virginia Bar’s Succession Planning Committee members, Kevin Burgess, Ann Haight, Bill Harvit, Mark Matkovich and Jim Roncaglione, as they provide answers to your succession planning questions via live Zoom at 12 pm on Tuesday, June 9th.
This is an open forum and Q&A session rather than a formal presentation, so participants are encouraged to bring questions and discussion topics.
To submit question prior to the event, please email Bill Harvit at bharvit@outlook.com
Click Here to join the Zoom meeting at noon
Click Here Chat during the meeting
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June 10, 2026
Open Office Hours
Provided by the West Virginia State Bar
Abuse and Neglect Committee
HOST: WV State Bar’s Abuse and Neglect Committee
TIME: Noon - Wednesday, June 10, 2026
CLE: Informational session only
Join the West Virginia State Bar’s Abuse and Neglect Committee for Open Office Hours. Hosted by committee members Bob Noone, Lisa Hawrot, Kristen Ross, and Committee Chair, Kristen Antolini, as they provide answers to your abuse and neglect questions.
Questions can be emailed to Kristen Antolini at kristenantolini@gmail.com
Click Here to join the meeting via Zoom
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June 11 - 12, 2026
68th Annual WVAJ Convention & Seminar
Host: West Virginia Association for Justice
Location: Embassy Suites, Charleston
CLE: 14.4 credits, including 2.4 credits in ethics and law office management
It's not too late to register for the 68th Annual WVAJ Convention and Seminar! Limited onsite registration is available. Registration opens Thursday at 8:00 a.m. To expedite your onsite registration, download and complete the registration form.
Email Beth White if you have questions
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June 17, 2026
Taking Stock Post-Bostock:
Workplace Claims of Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Host: WV State Bar LGBTQ+ Committee
Location: The West Virginia State Bar Center and Live Webinar
Time: 9:00 a.m. to noon
Credits: 3 credits including 1 in ethics
Cost: Free
Click Here to Register for Live In-Person Session
Click Here to Register for Live Webinar Session
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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July 16-18, 2026
The West Virginia Bar Association’s
139th Annual Meeting
HOST: The West Virginia Bar Association
LOCATION: Four Points Sheraton - Charleston
DATE: July 16 - 18, 2026
CLE: Pending
CLICK HERE to Register and More Information
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