West Virginia University College of Law
Recent News About West Virginia University College of Law
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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. -
BOWLES RICE LLP: Bowles Rice Announces Newly Elected Partners
Bowles Rice has elected five new equity and non-equity partners, effective January 1, 2020. -
BORDAS & BORDAS PLLC: Bordas & Bordas Welcomes Two New Attorneys to Legal Team
Bordas & Bordas has expanded its legal team with the addition of two new attorneys, Shawn Fluharty and Justin Selep. -
WVU College of Law student wins $100,000 in Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway contest
MORGANTOWN – A West Virginia University law student will be able to pay off most of his student debt after winning $100,000 in the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway during the Big 10 championship game. -
Charleston law firm makes $200,000 donation to WVU Law School
CHARLESTON – A Charleston law firm has donated $200,000 to West Virginia University College of Law to put toward the college's Moot Court Board. -
Murray Energy bankruptcy was inevitable because of coal's woes, WVU expert says
MORGANTOWN – A West Virginia University official says Murray Energy’s bankruptcy was inevitable because coal no longer is cost effective in the energy industry. -
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Shaina Richardson Joins Firm's Morgantown Office
Shaina L. Richardson has joined Steptoe & Johnson as an associate attorney. -
BOWLES RICE LLP: Former United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld Joins Bowles Rice
Bowles Rice is pleased to welcome William J. Ihlenfeld, II to the firm’s Wheeling, West Virginia office. -
WVU leasing space in downtown Charleston for College of Law, other groups
CHARLESTON — West Virginia University and its College of Law are expanding their footprint in Charleston. The university is leasing two floors in Equities House, a central downtown office building that will become home to several offices. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Chief Justice Appoints Judge Williams To Lead Court Improvement Program Board
Supreme Court Chief Justice Beth Walker has appointed Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit (Hampshire, Hardy and Pendleton Counties) Judge C. Carter Williams to lead the West Virginia Court Improvement Program (CIP) Oversight Board. -
BOWLES RICE LLP: Bowles Rice Welcomes Two New Attorneys to Firm
Bowles Rice is pleased to welcome attorneys Michael A. Adams and Sharon M. Menchyk to the firm.