Bar Blast – October 16, 2018

The West Virginia State Bar’s Veteran and Military Affairs Committee is participating in the Marine Corp Reserve’s Toys for Tots program this year. Most activities will take place in late October to mid November. If you are interested in volunteering to help by hosting a drop box, collecting and/or sorting toys at the Reserve Center, please contact Committee Co-chairperson Lew Brewer at rbtr8or@outlook.com or Anita Casey at caseya@wvbar.org.

Lawyers across America are eligible for a pro bono opportunity made possible by a recent order of the North Carolina Supreme Court. The order permits out-of-state lawyers to temporarily provide pro bono legal services to low- to moderate-income North Carolina residents affected by Hurricane Florence.

The United States District Court for Southern District of West Virginia is currently accepting applications for appointment to the Criminal Justice Act Panel.  Members in good standing of the federal bar of the Southern District who have relevant criminal defense experience and a desire to provide quality representation to indigent defendants in a variety of criminal matters are encouraged to review the current CJA Plan and access a PDF-fillable application from the Court’s website at www.wvsd.uscourts.gov .Both documents are located under the CJA tab or you may click here for the application.

 Applications are due by October 19, 2018 and can be submitted via email to  Angie Volk, CJA Supervising Attorney for the Southern District, at angie_volk@wvsd.uscourts.gov.  Ms. Volk is also available to answer any questions regarding the application process via email or by calling 304-347-3191.

Upcoming Events

Host: The West Virginia Bar Association

Location: WV Culture Center, State Capitol Complex – Charleston, WV

CLE: pending

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Host: West Virginia State Medical Association

Location: Embassy Suites, Charleston, West Virginia

CLE: 23.30 total credits, including 7.50 attorney wellness credits

Host: West Virginia Women Attorneys

Location: LaBelle Theater – Charleston, WV

CLE: 2.4 total credits, including 1.2 ethics credits

Host: Tri-State Tax Institute, West Liberty University & The WV State Bar State and Federal Taxation Committee

Location: WLU Highlands Center

CLE: 8 total credits, including 1.2 ethics credits

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