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UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION
The State Bar will be mailing orange postcard reminders regarding membership reporting and fees in June for the July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 fiscal year. Please be sure to log into the membership portal and verify or update your contact information (Bylaw 2.02 (b)) by JUNE 1.
Information that you will need to verify or update include:
1. Name of Employer (If sole practitioner, enter the sole practitioner’s name)
2. Address of Principal Place of Business
3. Telephone and Fax Numbers
4. Email Address
CLICK HERE for Bylaw 2.02
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Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
Position Announcement
The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia (“AO”) is accepting resumes for the position of Senior Law Clerk for the Division of Circuit and Family Court Services.
CLICK HERE For more information about the position and how to apply.
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6th Family Court Circuit Vacancy
The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Patricia A. Keller in the 6th Family Court Circuit serving Cabell County. Candidates must submit their completed applications and letters of recommendations or comment no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. 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 Monday, June 22, 2026.
CLICK HERE for Application and Instructions
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NOTICE
2 MONTH DEADLINE
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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May 29, 2026
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE from a REAL PROPERTY PERSPECTIVE
Host: WV State Bar Real Estate Committee
CLE: 1.2 credits
Location: Live Webinar
Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
CLICK HERE to Register
Webinar Details: Attendance via webinar is 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 confirmation of registration, you will not be able to participate in the seminar on the day of presentation.
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June 4, 2026
HOT TOPICS FOR GOVERNMENT LAWYERS
Host: WV State Bar Government Lawyers Committee
CLE: 7.7 credits including 4 credits in ethics
Location: In-person at the State Bar Center, Large Lower-Level Conference Room, Charleston and via video conference.
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Click Here to Register for 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, 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 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 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 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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