Recent News About The National Law Journal
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Judge might have violated state law in obtaining oil, gas rights
CHARLESTON – The circuit court judge facing scrutiny for pointing a gun at an attorney during an oil and gas royalties hearing has oil and gas interests, which seem to be a violation of state code. -
NELSON MULLINS: Nelson Mullins Records Largest Jump in 2019 NLJ 500
The National Law Journal has ranked Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough No. 63 by the 2019 National Law Journal Top 500 (NLJ 500), a jump of 21 spots from its place in the 2018 listings. -
LITTLER MENDELSON: Littler Named 2019 BTI Innovation Champion
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has been named among the 52 top firms for legal innovation by BTI Consulting. -
Four West Virginia law firms ranked in National Law Journals 500 list
CHARLESTON – Four law firms based in West Virginia are listed on the National Law Journal's (NLJ) 500 edition for 2018, which lists the nation's largest law firms by the number of full-time attorneys. -
BOWLES RICE: Bowles Rice Ranked Among Nation's Largest Law Firms
The National Law Journal has ranked Bowles Rice at No. 345 in its 2018 NLJ 500 edition, published June 28. -
West Virgina personal injury lawyer named Legal Leader of 2016
CHARLESTON – A Charleston-based personal-injury attorney has been nominated as one of 2016's Legal Leaders. -
Jackson Kelly named among Law360's top 25 firms for female partners
Charleston – Jackson Kelly recently was named among the 2014 class of Ceiling Smashers as a “Top 25 Firm for Female Partners." -
National Law Journal names Bowles Rice to Midsize Hot List
CHARLESTON -- The National Law Journal has named regional law firm Bowles Rice to its 2014 Midsize Hot List. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly attorneys recognized as leading women lawyers of 2013
CHARLESTON – Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that several of the firm’s attorneys were recently named by Best Lawyers® in the 2013 Women Leaders in Law. The seven honorees are featured in the January issue of The American Lawyer magazine. -
Jackson Kelly honored for having high percentage of female partners
CHARLESTON -- It's not often that you hear someone brag about being in second place, but in the July 23 issue of The National Law Journal, Jackson Kelly was recognized for having the second highest percentage of equity partners who are women - at 28.38 percent. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Woody named fellow of College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
Woody CHARLESTON -— The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle has announced that Charles L. Woody recently was named a Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman named to NLJ Midsize Hot List
CHARLESTON -- The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle ("Spilman") was recently named to The National Law Journal's 2012 Midsize Hot List. -
WVU College of Law among publication's top 50 'Go-To' law schools
West Virginia University's College of Law MORGANTOWN -– West Virginia University's College of Law has been named a "Go-To" law school by The National Law Journal. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Robinson & McElwee recognized for natural gas work
CHARLESTON -– Robinson & McElwee continues to be recognized as among the most successful and dependable law firms involved in representation of companies leading the development of the Marcellus and Utica Shale plays. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly honored by Women in Law Empowerment Forum
Beverage CHARLESTON -– Jackson Kelly PLLC has been awarded "Gold Standard Certification" by the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF), a designation for law firms that have integrated women in top leadership positions. -
THEIR VIEW: Trial lawyers support public financing
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Record readers should ask themselves this question: Why is a publication that has led the charge against attorney contributions in state supreme court elections now attacking the very public financing legislation that removes its influence? -
WV CALA sends petition signatures to lawmakers
Cohen CHARLESTON -- A state legal reform group has delivered the first bath of online signatures seeking to fix the state's "broken and job-killing lawsuit system" to lawmakers. -
Brewer has big plans for Steptoe & Johnson
MORGANTOWN -- Perhaps the most exciting thing for Susan Brewer about becoming the first female CEO of a large West Virginia law firm is the opportunity to expand her knowledge. -
Steptoe & Johnson ranked among 250 largest law firms in nation
CLARKSBURG -- The National Law Journal's 30th annual survey of the nation's largest law firms revealed that Steptoe & Johnson PLLC ranks 235th on the list for the 2007 year. -
Frost Brown Todd opens office in West Virginia
McQueen CHARLESTON -– Frost Brown Todd, one of the largest law firms in the region, has announced the opening of its ninth office, the first in the state of West Virginia.