Bar Blast – January 31, 2017

The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia is accepting resumes for the position of General Counsel.  Responsibilities include providing advice, counsel and assistance to the Court and its Administrative Director.  Minimum qualifications include at least 10 years of experience as a licensed attorney and a current license to practice law in the State of West Virginia.  Familiarity with Court rules and procedures and administrative law is strongly preferred.  Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Submit resume and cover letter detailing qualifications, employment history and references to Gary L. Johnson, Interim Administrative Director, State Capitol Complex, Room E-100,  Charleston, West Virginia 25305 or by email to joan.mullins@courtswv.gov.  Resumes accepted until position is filled.  Preference given to resumes received on or before February 15, 2017.

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• Legal Research in the 21st Century – Christina Steinbrecker Jack, Fastcase
• Reflecting on Environmental Enforcement: The Advent of Mega Cases – John Cruden, Former Assistant Attorney General US Environment and Natural Resources Division
• An update from the ABA – Linda Klein, President of the American Bar Association
• Criminal Law – Professor Douglas Berman, Professor – Moritz College of Law, The Ohio State University
• An Introduction to the New Era of Lawyer Assistance Program – Robert Albury, Jr, Director WV Lawyer Assistance Program
• A Panel Discussion of Practicing Law in WV from the perspective of Women Attorneys – Judge Stephanie Thacker, United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals; Justice Elizabeth Walker, Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia; Cheryle Hall, West Virginia Court of Claims; Dina M. Mohler, Office of General Counsel, Charleston Area Medical Center