August 6, 2024

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP REPORTING & FEE NOTICE

On June 14, 2023, an orange postcard was mailed to all Active, Active but not practicing, and Inactive Members via U. S. mail. The postcard contained instructions on how to complete annual reporting (FRD, IOLTA & Succession Planning - NOTE: This does not include CLE reporting) and pay annual fees for the 2024-2025 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, 2024. 

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 For a Copy of the ORANGE CARD

CLICK HERE to PAY your ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES and COMPLETE your REPORTING

This is not your CLE Reporting

CLE

CLE Reporting Tip



Many members comment that “live/interactive webinar” is not a selection option when submitting a CLE course for approval. When you submit a Live/interactive webinar course, you should select the Attendance option, as this instructional method counts towards attendance CLE credits. If you are submitting a Pre-recorded video course, you should select the Online/AV option to submit the CLE.

 12^th Family Court Circuit Vacancy

The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications to fill the family court vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Angela Alexander Walters in the 12th Family Court Circuit serving McDowell and Mercer Counties. Candidates must submit their completed applications and letters of recommendation or comment no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024. 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 Friday, August 16, 2024.  

CLICK HERE for Application and Instructions

WVU College of Law Academic Excellence Center

Job Opening

WVU College of Law Academic Excellence Center is hiring a Program Coordinator to assist the Center Director (Professor Kirsha Trychta) in the areas of law student academic support; bar applications and bar passage; academic advising; writing skills; and assessment. This position is well suited for a recent law school graduate familiar with the work of the Center or for someone desiring a career in legal education/higher education administration. Interested applicants are invited to contact Professor Trychta at kwtrychta@mail.wvu.edu or 304-293-3882 with questions prior to formally applying.

CLICK HERE for Full Job Description and Application

The State Bar Requests Your Assistance

The State Bar maintains an In Memoriam list of attorneys who are deceased. The link to the In Memoriam is above under Bar Links. If you know of an attorney who has died this year, or during prior years, who are not included in the In Memoriam lists, please email Kathy Henning at henningk@wvbar.org with the name of the deceased attorney. It would help to know the date of death and, if available, provide an obituary. 

Legal Ethics Opinion - 24-01 - Adopted

Beginning in March 2024, the Artificial Intelligence Committee of the Office of Lawyer Disciplinary Counsel sought public comment on a proposed legal ethics opinion on the use of Artificial Intelligence ("AI"). The Committee received and reviewed comments through May 1, 2024. The ethic opinion has on Artificial Intelligence has been approved. 

Click Here to View the Legal Ethics Opinion 24-01

EVENTS

August 17, 2024

West Virginia University College of Law and

Legal Aid of West Virginia Clinic Celebration

On August 17, join WVU College of Law and Legal Aid of West Virginia at Coopers Rock - Shelter 2 to celebrating Marjorie McDiarmid's retirement after 38 years at WVU College of Law and Suzanne Weise's retirement after 16 years as the Director of Child & Family Advocacy Law Clinic.

Jennifer Stephens will also be welcomed as the College’s Teaching Associate Professor and Director of General Practice Clinic in Fall 2024.

If you are attending, please Click Here to RSVP by Friday, August 9.

Questions? Email Molly Russell at mrussell@lawv.net. 

Bench and Bar Breakfast Regional Meeting Friday, September 6th



This Regional Meeting will be different from all the rest, with a Bench & Bar Breakfast from 8-8:30 am. Members can join district area judges for breakfast provided by the State Bar in Fitzsimmons Hall at the College of Law. Following breakfast and check-in the CLE portion of the meeting will begin. This Regional Meeting will conclude at 11:30 am. 

Registration for the September Regional Meetings Opens on Thursday, August 1st

Below registrations for the September Regional Meeting dates will open on Thursday, August 1st. 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 hours of CLE credit hours 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.

Registration for October and November Regional Meetings will open on September 3rd. 

SAVE THE DATE

OCTOBER 4, 2024

BRIDGE THE GAP

The Fall Bridge the Gap Seminar will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2024 at the Hotel Morgan in Morgantown, WV.  More information regarding the seminar, CLE credit hours, and more will become available in early September. Registration will open on August 27th.

CLICK HERE to view available information