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February 18, 2020
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WEST VIRGINIA STATE BAR 2020 ANNUAL MEETING
Complimentary Public Screening of the movie 
DARK WATERS
April 5, 2020
The Bar is pleased to announce that it has secured the movie
Dark Waters for a complimentary screening during the 2020 Annual Meeting.   Dark Waters will be shown on Sunday, April 5 at 2:00 p.m. in the Greenbrier Resort’s theater.  Harry Deitzler, former Bar President and counsel for the plaintiffs, will give a brief presentation prior to the start of the movie and answer questions afterward.
AND THE WINNERS ARE . . . .
We are proud to announce that the West Virginia State Bar beat the Arkansas Bar Association, as the overall winner of the
Clown Cartoon Contest, with the caption “Your Honor, may I approach the witness?” Congratulations to James W. Davis, Jr. and Thomas Kirk who submitted the identical caption and are the winners.  An honorable mention goes to Todd Mount with his entry “Permission to approach the witness?“
Welcome to WELLNESS WEDNESDAY!  Beginning in February, WVJLAP will be hosting a column providing suggestions on articles, activities and events promoting wellness. Visit wvjlap.org or 
Two-Year CLE Reporting Period Ends June 30, 2020
The CLE reporting is to be completed electronically using the web-based membership portal at www.mywvbar.org.  A minimum of 24 credits, including at least 3 credits on legal ethics, law office management, attorney well-being or elimination of bias must be reported.  Below are some basic helpful hints to get you started.
  • Make sure you know your username and password for the online portal.  You can request a new password from the login screen.
  • Check your current CLE transcript for accuracy.  Once you are logged in to the portal, go to the “CLE” tab and choose “My CLE Transcript” from the dropdown menu.
  • If you have already attended/completed a CLE course for the 2018-2020 reporting period – report it now and do not wait until the reporting deadline.
  • Confirm any pending attendance credits that have been reported by a CLE provider and appear on the bottom of your transcript waiting for your approval.
2020 State Bar Membership Directory 
and The Virginias Legal Directory
See below for pre-order information and forms for the 2020 edition of the West Virginia State Bar’s membership directory and the Virginias Legal Directory. 
To pre-order a paper version, go to www. legaldirectories.com or 
Upcoming Events
March 3, 2020 – 5:30 to 7:30 PM
LCLD Mentoring and Network Reception
Host:  Leadership Council for Legal Diversity and West Virginia University College of Law
Location:  West Virginia University College of Law
NOTE CHANGE OF DATE
March 24, 2020 – 9 a.m. to noon
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CLE
Free & Live Seminar/Webinar
Previously scheduled for March 17, 2020
Host: The WV State Bar – Intellectual Property Committee
Location: The State Bar Center, Large Conference Room, Charleston, West Virginia and via video conference.
CLE:  3 hours
Topics/Speakers: “Copyrights for Attorneys: What You Need to Know” —  Marian Armour-Gemman, WVU Trademark Librarian; 
“Intellectual Property Panel Discussion” — Mikal-Ellen Suzuki Bennett, Robert Bandy, and Kevin Levine
“Getting Registered as a Patent Attorney with the USPTO” —  Mikal-Ellen Suzuki Bennett, Esq., Registered Patent Attorney 
Facility Details:  Due to limited space at the State Bar Center, live registration is limited to 35 attendees at The State Bar Center.  There is unlimited capacity for attendees attending via video conferencing.  If you do not receive a confirmation of registration, you will only be able to attend this seminar via video conference.  
If you are unable to use the stairs from the first floor to the lower level, please drive down the driveway on the left-side of the Bar Center and enter the building at the bottom of the driveway.  There are also handicap accessible restrooms available.  If you need other assistance, please contact the State Bar 304-553-7220, in advance of the meeting, so arrangements can be made.
APRIL 3, 2020 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Family Law CLE
Host:  Kanawha County Family Law Bench Bar Committee
Location:   Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center
CLE:    8.9 hours – including 1.1 credits in law office management.  
Early bird special  low rate extended to February 15, 2020.  Breakfast and Lunch included.    
Charleston Marriott has a block of rooms being held for the April 3 CLE at the low rate of $96 per night plus tax and fees. Rates available for April 2nd and 3rd.   CALL as soon as possible to guarantee your room.  (304)-345-6500 
April 6, 2020  8:30 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
West Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Section 
Bridge the Gap Program
About: Each new lawyer admitted to practice after July 1, 2018 will have twenty-four months after their date of admission to complete the program. 
Location: The Greenbrier – White Sulphur Springs, WV
Only Members Admitted after July 1, 2018 or Attorneys admitted prior to July 1, 2018, who have not previously completed the Bridge the Gap requirements, may attend the live course and satisfy the mandatory Bridge the Gap requirements.
Annual 2020 Court Improvement Program
Cross-Training Conference
March 31, 2020 – Bridgeport Conference Center, Bridgeport, WV
April 2, 2020 – Mountain Health Center, Huntington, WV
April 6, 2020 – Tamarack, Beckley, WV
Please note that the training sessions are one day only.
APRIL 5-6, 2020
West Virginia State Bar’s 2020 Annual Meeting
Location:   The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV
CLE:    6.5 hours including 4.5 ethics/law office management/attorney wellbeing/elimination of bias.  (Monday, April 6 – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
Cost:    $150 – CLE Program
A block of hotel rooms are reserved at The Greenbrier Resort, White Sulpher Springs, and The Hampton Inn, Lewisburg, at a discounted rate.  To receive the discounted rate, inform The Greenbrier or Hampton Inn that you are attending the West Virginia State Bar’s event and use Code WVSB2020 when making your reservation.  
The Greenbrier Resort – $189 per night + resort fees, historic preservation fee, and applicable taxes (Nights of April 3-6, 2020).  Reservations: 855-441-2078. Mention Code WVSB2020.
 The Hampton Inn – One night only (April 5, 2020) at $124 per night + applicable taxes. The last day to make your room reservation is March 22, 2020.  Reservations: 304-645-7300.  Mention Code WVSB2020. 
 
State Bar Members who are employed as Federal/State Public Defenders, Federal/State Court Law Clerks, and with Legal Aid of WV are offered a special discounted rate for the CLE presentation on April 6.  CLICK HERE for more information.  
The 2020 WVJLAP Annual Conference & Retreat
APRIL 17-19, 2020
Location:  Stonewall Resort, Roanoke WV
Speakers:  Buddy Stockwell, Esq., Brian Krolczyk, Ph.D., Julie Krolczyk, Esq. Laurie Besden, Esq., Stephanne Thornton, MSW.
Save the Date:  JUNE 17 AND 18, 2020
The West Virginia State Bar
Basic Mediation Training
Location:  Flatwoods, West Virginia 
Host:  State Bar ADR Committee
CLE:   16.4 CLE credits including in 1 Ethics
NOTE:  The next Basic Mediation Training will be in 2022
                                                                                   Click here to review agenda
Registration coming soon.
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