West Virginia State Bar

Login/Create Account

Membership Directory Search
News > News > Bar Blast > Bar Blast -February 4, 2020

Bar Blast -February 4, 2020

By

 
February 4, 2020
2020 Annual Meeting
GOLD SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS
 
 
 

New Edition Now Available
Click here to view 2019-2020 Winter Edition
 
Quick Links
In State 
CLE Calendar

 
Mobile App   
Download Now
 
Social Media

  Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter
 
News/Announcements
Nominations for Citizen Soldier, Young Lawyer, 
and Mentor of the Year must be received 
no later than noon on Monday, February 10, 2020.
Citizen Soldier Nominations:
The 2020 Citizen Soldier Award will be presented at the 2020 State Bar Annual Meeting. To obtain information regarding the awards process
Young Lawyer of the Year Nominations:
The 2020 Young Lawyer of the Year Award will be presented at the 2020 State Bar Annual Meeting. To obtain information regarding the awards process Click here.
Mentor of the Year Nominations:
The 2020 Mentor of the Year Award will be presented at the 2020 State Bar Annual Meeting. To obtain information regarding the awards process
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 
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO 
THE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR THE MAGISTRATE 
COURTS OF WEST VIRGINIA  – 19 Rules-17 
At the Supreme Court of Appeals continued and held at Charleston, Kanawha County, on January 9, 2020 the following order was made and entered in vacation.  Click here to view the Order
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia entered an Order, on December 30, 2019, Approving and Adopting the 
Revisions to the Governance Documents of the West Virginia State Bar – West Virginia State Bar Constitution, West Virginia State Bar Bylaws, West Virginia State Bar Administrative Rules, and Definition of the Practice of Law
No. 18-Rules-04
During the next few months, The State Bar will hold several short informational seminars to familiarize members with the revised Bylaws.
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
February 7-8, 2020
Litigation 2020
Host:  West Virginia University College of Law
Location:  Canaan Valley Resort
CLE:  11 hours, including 2.2 in ethics/law office management/ attorney wellbeing/elimination of bias.
Click here to register: https://wvcle.wvu.edu/seminars
Questions contact Lauren McCartney at lauren.mccartney@mail.wvu.edu
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
March 17, 2020 – 9 a.m. to noon
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CLE
Free & Live Seminar/Webinar
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
Registration and more information coming soon.
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.
Save the Date: 
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.    Register now:  https://2020-kanawha-county-family-law-spring-cle.cheddarup.com. 
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 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 with Public Defender Services, Legal Aid of WV and are Federal/State Court Law Clerks we are offering a special discounted rate for the presentations on April 6 CLICK HERE for more information.  
Save the Date:  APRIL 17-19, 2020
The 2020 WVJLAP Annual Conference & Retreat
Location:  Stonewall Resort, Roanoke WV
Registration information will be provided at a later date
Save the Date:  JUNE 17 AND 18, 2020
The West Virginia State Bar
Basic Mediation Training
Location:  Flatwoods, West Virginia 
Registration and more information coming soon.
*You are receiving this email because you have elected to receive the Bar-Blast from the WV State Bar. To change you email address or manage your email subscriptions, you must log into the Membership Portal at mywvbar.org. This mailing list is updated weekly. 

PUBLICATIONS

Bar Blast Newsletter

More

This message is only visible to admins.
Problem displaying Facebook posts.
Click to show error
Error: Server configuration issue