Bar Blast - October 8, 2024

October 8, 2024

Initial drop-off of boxes for the State Bar’s Veterans and Military Affairs 2024 Service Project - Toys for Tots- has been completed. If you missed the initial sign up, there is still time. Boxes will not be picked up until the week of December 2. If you are interested in participating and/or are attending the Committee’s November 12 CLE program and don’t know how to get a toy to a drop-off site, please contact Anita Casey at caseya@wvbar.org. Monetary contributions can be mailed directly to the State Bar office. Checks should be made payable to Toys for Tots.

This year, due to a collaboration with the State, toys will be collected and stored on the State House grounds. Those interested in sorting, bagging and/or distributing the toys can schedule a time to assist Marine Cpl. Julian and his team. This would be an awesome service project for high school students who need service hours. If you wish to participate, contact Anita Casey who will be coordinating these activities with Cpl. Julian.

CLE

Bridge the Gap CLE Rule

State Bar Administrative Rule 6.03 requires all newly admitted lawyers to complete the mandatory Bridge the Gap program sponsored by the State Bar within 24 months after admission. The next programs are scheduled for October 4, 2024 at the Hotel Morgan in Morgantown, WV and April 4, 2025 at The Greenbrier in conjunction with the State Bar Annual Meeting. Failure to complete the program within the time established in the rule will result in suspension of the member’s license to practice law. You may qualify for an exemption if you have been admitted to practice in another jurisdiction for a minimum of 5 years, or you have completed a comparable mandatory new lawyer training program offered by the state bar of another jurisdiction of at least 7 credits, including 2 credits of legal ethics, office management, attorney well-being, or elimination of bias in the legal profession. Information about applying for an exemption can be found at https://wvyounglawyers.com/members/bridge-the-gap/. Questions regarding the program should be sent to Samantha Chase at chases@wvbar.org.

NEWS

"Tuesday Legal Connect"

Earn FREE CLE Credit Providing Legal Information by Phone!

The State Bar needs volunteer attorneys each Tuesday evening in November from 6-8 p.m. to field legal questions from the public and provide LEGAL INFORMATION ONLY as part of the "Tuesday Legal Connect" program.

Volunteers from anywhere in the state can take calls remotely from their home, office, etc. All you need is a telephone and a computer/laptop/tablet.

This a great opportunity for: solo practitioners, small and medium size law firms (adopt a night as a firm), and for those in CORPORATE or GOVERNMENT jobs!

Volunteers will receive 1 free pro-bono CLE credit for each two-hour shift completed. The more evenings you volunteer, the more CLE credits you can earn!

If you would be interested in helping in November, please email David Frercks as soon as possible at dfrercks@lawv.net

EVENTS

Registration for all Regional Meetings is Open

Registration cost is $100 and includes a meal. This year attendees can look forward to learning about the amendments made to the Rules of Civil Procedure, a presentation from the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, and special presentation from judges in their local district. Members can earn 3 CLE credits by attending. CLE materials will be sent to the email on file with the West Virginia State Bar 1-2 days prior to each meeting.

Click Here for Agenda and Additional Meeting Information

Click Here to Register for October 10 Shepherdstown Meeting

Click Here to Register for October 11 Moorefield Meeting

Click Here to Register for October 18 Bridgeport Meeting

Click Here to Register for November 7 Parkersburg Meeting

Click Here to Register for November 8 Wheeling Meeting

“3rd Annual A DAY AT THE CLUB”

A Day of COLLEGIALITY, FUN, LAUGHTER, AND RELAXATION

FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE STATE BAR

Sponsor: WV State Bar Women in the Profession Committee

Date: Monday, October 14, 2024

Time: 9AM-4PM

Location: Bridgeport Country Club, Bridgeport, WV

Registration Fees:

Law Student Registration: $30

New Lawyers (1-5 Years): $60

Lawyers (5+ Years): $75

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

CLICK HERE FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND MORE INFORMATION

November 1 & 2, 2024

BANKRUPTCY CLE

Sponsor: WV State Bar Bankruptcy Committee

Time: November 1- 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and November 2 - 8:00 a.m. -11:50 a.m.

CLE: 12.4 credits including 4.2 in ethics credits

Location: Erickson Alumni Center, Morgantown, WV

Registration Fee: $325.00

Click Here to Register

November 12, 2024

2024 Veterans & Military Affairs Annual CLE

and Day of Service Project for Toys for Tots

Live In-Person at State Bar Center and via Live Webinar

Host: The West Virginia State Bar's Veterans & Military Affairs Committee.

Location: State Bar Center "Live In-Person" and "Live Virtual" Zoom Webinar

Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon

CLE: 3.2 credits

Speakers:

Lieutenant Colonel C. Scott Applegate
Major Brad Dorsey,
Jed Nolan
Ashley Talbott
Judge Phillip C. Stowers
Judge Jennifer Bailey

CLICK HERE for Agenda

CLICK HERE to REGISTER for LIVE IN-PERSON

CLICK HERE to REGISTER for LIVE WEBINAR

This year's Day of Service project is Toys for Tots. If you are attending the CLE in person at the Bar Center, you are encouraged to bring a new unused toy or toys or a monetary contribution. If you are attending virtually, you are encouraged to send your check to the State Bar before December 2, 2024. Checks are made payable to Toys for Tots.

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