Bar Blast – April 5, 2016

The West Virginia State Bar is pleased to announce the newly elected BOG & YLS members and officers.

President – John R. McGhee, Jr., Charleston

President Elect – Meshea L.  Poore, Charleston

Vice-President – Frederick M. Dean Rohrig, Middlebourne

District 1 –  Joshua D. Miller, Wheeling

District 2 – David Luke Furbee, Middlebourne

District 3 – Alfred Joseph Munoz, Parkersburg

District 4 – Ronald F. Stein, Jr. Point Pleasant

District 5 – Thomas E. Scarr, Huntington

Chairperson – Matthew L. Harvey, Martinsburg

Vice-Chairperson – Shannon P. Smith, Morgantown

Secretary – Linnsey M. Amores, Charleston

District 1 – Matthew G. Chapman, Wheeling

District 2 – Jeffrey O. Dye, II, Saint Marys

District 4 – David Kyle Moore, Ripley

District 5 – T. Matthew Lockhart, Huntington

Administrative Law Judge openings in the social security field will be posted on USAJOBS in the very near future. Preference for veterans is available.

On April 16, 2016,  WVU Veterans, a 501(c) non-profit, will sponsor a golf tourament at Lakeview Resort, Morgantown.

Please spread the word among your staff, family and friends that voting for judicial candidates will ONLY take place on Tuesday, May 10.  The winners on May 10, will be our new judges.  There will be no judicial elections in the fall.

The West Virginia State Bar is seeking applicants for the position of Executive Director of the West Virginia Lawyer Assistance Program (“WVLAP”). The ideal applicant will be a professional with recovery experience. Lawyers, as well as experienced, credentialed or licensed professionals with advanced degrees in relevant fields such as addiction, counseling, social work, psychology or employee assistance will be considered. Applicants must understand the problems of professionals experiencing impairments such as substance abuse, addiction, gambling, mental/emotional issues, aging and other potentially debilitating conditions. Superior communication and organizational skills are required, as is knowledge of evaluation and treatment methods. Word processing skills, as well as experience in fund raising and grant writing, are preferred.

PEIA health insurance, state retirement plan and other benefits are included or available. The Executive Director will report to and be supervised by the WVLAP Board of Directors. As an employee of the West Virginia State Bar, the WVLAP Executive Director will be precluded from engaging in the private practice of law.

Applications in the form of a letter of interest and resume, with references, must be received, on or before April 30, 2016, by Anita Casey, caseya@wvbar.org or 2000 Deitrick Boulevard, Charleston, West Virginia 25311-1231.

The Annual Reception and Dinner to honor the 2016 class will be held on Thursday, April 28, at the Marriott Hotel in Charleston. The well attended event (black tie optional) begins at 6:00 PM and the cost is $150 per person or $1,500 for a table of ten persons.
Please contact Tom Tinder to make your reservations

(304)-343-9823, tom@wvbarfoundation.org or WV Bar Foundation, P. O. Box 4845, Charleston, WV 25364.

Location: West Virginia University Medical Center – Charleston Division in Charleston, WV

If you would like to register for this seminar or for more information, please CLICK HERE or call (304) 293-7255.

Location: Capitol Conference Center, Capitol Street, Charleston, WV

Location: Edgewood Country Club – Charleston, WV

To register send payment to Susan Shepard – Post Office Box 418 St.Albans, WV 25177.

For more information contact Lyne Ranson at Lyne@LyneRanson.com

Questions? Contact Cheryl Henderson at chendwv@aol.com

Host: WV State Bar ADR Committee

Location: Days Hotel – Flatwoods, WV *The State Bar has obtained a discounted room rate for the nights of June 20 and June 21.

Questions? Contact monicahaddad@comcast.net

Host: West Virginia Public Defender Services

Location: Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, WV