The State Bar annual orange postcard regarding membership fees will be mailed on June 13, 2018. If you have not received your card by June 21st, contact membership@wvbar.org at membership@wvbar.org.
MCLE Reminder for the July 1, 2016-June 30, 2018 Reporting Period
The July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2018 reporting period ends June 30, 2018. The filing deadline is July 31, 2018. Please login to the member portal at www.mywvbar.org and go to My Transcript to view the credits reported, and to confirm, edit, or delete any pending submissions from the sponsor reporting. Credits filed August 1, 2018 or later will require a $50 late filing fee. Active attorneys are required a total of 24 credits, including at least 3 in legal ethics, law office management, substance abuse or elimination of bias. Newly admitted attorneys admitted between July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017 are required 12 total credits, including at least 3 in legal ethics, law office management, substance abuse or elimination of bias. Attorneys admitted on or after July 1, 2017 are exempt for the July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2018 reporting period.
Public Comment
Proposed Revisions to Governance Documents
The Supreme Court of Appeals is Requesting Comment on Proposed Revisions to the Governance Documents for the West Virginia State Bar – the proposed revisions are set forth in the Court’s order. Click here
to view the order. Comment period expires August 14, 2018
Click here to view highlights of the proposed revisions.
Proposed Rules Amendments
The Proposed amendments are the result of the change in payment structure to members of the Judicial Investigation Commission and the Board of Law Examiners. Click here to view a copy of the order
Upcoming Events
Free CLE
Marijuana Law Seminar Pre-Recorded Seminar Offering Online Credits
The WV State Bar held a Marijuana Law Seminar on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Attorneys interested in watching the pre-recorded course and earning 3.0 online credits can click here to watch the recording.
June 7-8, 2018
WVAJ Annual Convention and Seminar
Host: West Virginia Association for Justice
Location: Embassy Suites Hotel-Charleston, WV
Approved for 14.6 CLE credits including 3.6 in Ethics and Law Office Management
Click here to view the convention schedule and to register for the event
If you have any questions, call 304-344-0692
June 9, 2018, 9:15-3:00
West Virginia Women Attorneys Inaugural Conference
Location: WVU College of Law, Morgantown, WV
Approved for 5 Hours CLE credits
Contact Sandy Kinney at 304-552-1327 with questions.
June 13-14, 2018-Registration closes June 11, 2018
Basic Mediation Training
Host: State Bar ADR Committee
Location:
Days Inn and Suites, Flatwoods
Approved for 16.5 CLE credits including 1.0 in Ethics
A block of hotel rooms has been reserved at a discounted rate ($89.99) for the event. In order to receive the discounted rate, inform the hotel that you are attending the WV State Bar’s event when making your reservation. Contact Cathy Shuman at 866-700-7284 X101 to reserve your room
For more information and to register for the event, click
Negotiation Skills for Advocates and Mediators-An Interactive Process
Advanced Mediation Training
Host: State Bar ADR Committee
Location: Bridgeport Conference Center
Cost: $150.00
Approved for 7.5 CLE credits
A block of hotel rooms has been reserved at Wingate by Wyndham, 350 Conference Center Way in Bridgeport, at a discounted rate ($80) for the event. In order to receive the discounted rate, inform the hotel that you are attending the West Virginia State Bar’s event when making your reservation. The number is 304-808-1000. The code to give to the hotel to get the discounted rate is CGBAR2.
Location: State Bar Center and broadcast statewide via video and tele-conference
Approved for 3.0 CLE general credits
Additional information coming soon
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