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Recent News About West Virginia University College of Law
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New assistant dean leading WVU’s Continuing Legal Education Program
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia University College of Law has appointed a new assistant dean to the West Virginia Continuing Legal Education program. -
Judge: Mock trial program aids students, court personnel
CHARLESTON – Judge Louis H. “Duke” Bloom of the 13th Judicial Circuit recently hosted a mock trial for more than 40 4th- and 5th-grade students in his courtroom in the Kanawha County Judicial Building in Charleston. -
WVU 'Voices Behind Bars' to examine moral implications of justice system
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia University College of Law ha scheduled a “Voices Behind Bars” event that will feature a dramatic reading of a book that explores the “moral implications” of the justice system. -
WVU Law to offer tuition break to out-of-state students
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia University College of Law will begin to offer a tuition break to residents of other states who graduate from any college or university in West Virginia. Gregory Bowman, the dean of WVU's College of Law, said he believes the offer is an important way to keep top students in West Virginia after they complete other degrees in the state. -
Senators hold field hearing to discuss local impact of EPA regulations
LOGAN – West Virginia Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin, along with U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins held a field hearing at Chief Logan Conference Center to discuss the local impact of the EPA’s climate regulations. -
West Virginia State University names attorney Mark Kelley to Board of Governors
CHARLESTON – A attorney with Ray, Winton and Kelley PLLC has been named to the West Virginia State University Board of Governors. -
Former journalist changes career to attorney, wins client satisfaction award
CHARLESTON – Kathy A. Brown faced a situation that many others in the television news business have experienced. She felt it was time to move on from the profession as younger colleagues came onto the scene. -
WVBA Award of Merit recipient offers advice for newer attorneys
CHARLESTON – The most recent recipient of the West Virginia Bar Association's Award of Merit has some advice for up-and-coming attorneys. -
Kanawha Co. judge honored as YWCA Woman of Achievement
CHARLESTON – The YWCA has named Kanawha Circuit Judge Joanna Tabit as an honoree for the Women of Achievement award. She will attend a ceremony next year in March and begin her journey in becoming an ambassador for the YWCA’s cause. -
West Virginia University College of Law named top school by preLaw magazine
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia University College of Law has been named a top school for public interest law and criminal law by preLaw magazine. -
Ketchum named VP of national Conference of Chief Justices
CHARLESTON – Affordability of bail for non-violent minor crimes is a priority for West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Menis Ketchum in his new role as vice president of the Conference of Chief Justices. -
Magazines rank West Virginia's law school in top 20 for value
MORGANTOWN -- West Virginia University’s college of law is one of only 20 law schools across the nation to receive a Best Value grade of A from The National Jurist/preLaw Magazine. -
Expert calls on state to abandon 'war on coal' rhetoric, diversify energy efforts
MORGANTOWN – A report compiled by the Center for Energy and Sustainable Development at the West Virginia University College of Law and environmental consultant Downstream Strategies LLC suggests that the impact of the federal Clean Power Plan’s mission to reduce the use of coal to cut carbon dioxide emissions from power plants could be lessened if policymakers work to tap West Virginia’s other energy resources. -
Professor says judge's opinion on implied pooling rights marks departure from state oil and gas law
MIDDLEBOURNE — A West Virginia judge made a splash in April when he ruled that there’s an implied right to pool oil and gas leases, giving oil and gas companies leverage to settle future disputes with landowners. -
WV Association for Justice Founder inducted into the American Association for Justice Hall of Fame
The American Association for Justice (AAJ) has the honored founder of the West Virginia Association for Justice and inducted him to the AAJ Hall of Fame. -
Ethics charges filed against attorney who defeated longtime Nicholas Co. judge
CHARLESTON – An attorney who defeated a longtime Nicholas County circuit judge in May’s election is facing ethics charges over a flier sent to voters during the campaign. -
WVU law school joins Leadership Council on Legal Diversity to create opportunity
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia University College of Law recently joined the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, a national organization dedicated to creating opportunities for minority law students. -
Reynolds unveils first in series of statewide ads for his AG campaign
HUNTINGTON – The Doug Reynolds for Attorney General campaign has released the first in a series of ads meant to introduce him to West Virginians. -
New fellowship promoting public interest law names first recipient
PARKERSBURG — Lisa Hartline overcame personal obstacles with poverty and homelessness to go to law school. At age 41, she’s a year away from her degree, and she plans to turn around and help others experiencing the same struggles she did in West Virginia. -
WVAJ elects Morgantown attorney as new president
CHARLESTON – Morgantown attorney Jane E. Peak has been elected the 2016–2017 president of the West Virginia Association for Justice. Originally from Hurricane, Peak has practiced with the Morgantown firm of Allan N. Karlin and Associates since graduating from the West Virginia University College of Law in 1996.