West Virginia University College of Law
Recent News About West Virginia University College of Law
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WVU Law students join ACLU-WV for election hotline
MORGANTOWN — Students from West Virginia University College of Law will staff the 2020 Election Protection Hotline with members of the American Civil Liberties Union-West Virginia. -
Wheeling law firm donates money to establish legal advocacy center
MORGANTOWN — A Wheeling law firm provided West Virginia University College of Law more than $1 million to establish the Fitzsimmons Center for Litigation and Advocacy, which will expand the curriculum of the university. -
Insurance company says Starcher shouldn't be serving as temporary judge in Preston County case
CHARLESTON – An insurance company questions why a former state Supreme Court justice still is overseeing a case as a senior status judge when a new circuit judge was elected four years ago. -
WVU law student nominated for national women lawyers award
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University College of Law student Francesca Rollo has been nominated for the National Association of Women Lawyers Outstanding Student Award. -
Interim WVU College of Law dean looks forward to the job
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University College of Law's interim dean is looking forward to the opportunity once he begins July 1. -
Bowman looks back on time at WVU law school dean
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University College of Law Dean Greg Bowman announced he will be leaving the school at the end of June to take on another role as dean of Roger Williams University School of Law. -
Bowman leaving job as dean of WVU College of Law, Taylor to serve as interim dean
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia University College of Law soon will have a new leader. Gregory Bowman is leaving the college to take the same job at the Roger Williams University School of Law in Rhode Island. John E. Taylor will become interim dean July 1. -
Sixth Annual Duane Ruggier MS Golf Tournament still scheduled for May
The Sixth Annual Duane Ruggier MS Golf Tournament still is scheduled for May 18 at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club in Hurricane. -
Wooton wants to continue public service on Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — Beckley attorney and former legislator Bill Wooton wants to continue a lifetime of public service as a justice on the West Virginia Supreme Court. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Supreme Court Issues Protocol on Coronavirus
Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia issued a protocol addressing concerns about the potential spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) to ensure the court system remains open and functions as normally as possible. -
Courts makes protocol changes amid coronavirus outbreak
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court and the Southern District of West Virginia federal court are making protocol changes due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. -
WVU scholarship established to honor late Supreme Court justice
MORGANTOWN – A new scholarship has been established at West Virginia University's College of Law in honor of Franklin Cleckley, who was one of the first African American professors at the university, by anonymous donors. -
Commission works to make state Supreme Court bathrooms handicap accessible
CHARLESTON — Because of an effort led by the West Virginia Access to Justice Commission, the bathrooms on the main floor of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals are now fully accessible for handicapped individuals. -
FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSO PLLC: Flaherty Welcomes New Associate (2/19/2020)
Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso is pleased to announce that associate Michelle K. Schaller has joined the firm’s Morgantown office. -
WVU Law ranks 5th in nation for public service, public interest
PreLaw Magazine named West Virginia University College of Law among the top schools for public service and public interest. -
West Virginia University hires alumna with local, international training to head professional development programs
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia University has chosen Lauren McCartney as its new director of Continuing Legal Education. -
Supreme Court Justice candidate Lora Dyer passionate about judiciary
CHARLESTON — Circuit Judge Lora Dyer says she decided to run for Supreme Court justice after much reflection and prayer. -
BOWLES RICE LLP: Bowles Rice Appoints Two to Executive Committee 1/29/2020
Bowles Rice partners Jennifer B. Hagedorn and Corey L. Palumbo have been elected to serve on the law firm’s Executive Committee for four-year terms. -
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Jackson Kelly PLLC Elevates Four Attorneys to Firm Member
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that the firm has elevated attorneys Brittany J. Alston, Nicklaus A. Presley, Jeffrey R. Soukup, and Sandra K. Zerrusen to Member, all effective January 1. -
BOWLES RICE LLP: Bowles Rice Welcomes Four New Attorneys to Firm
Bowles Rice is very pleased to welcome attorneys Julie A. Moore, Trey B. Morrone, Chelsea V. Prince and Patrick C. Timony to the firm.