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CPS SAMS Legal Partner Survey- The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) Bureau for Children and Families (BCF) requests that any attorney who practices in child abuse and neglect cases complete a brief survey on your perceptions of Child Protective Services (CPS) and the Safety Assessment and Management System (SAMS), a new CPS model designed to respond in a more precise way to protect unsafe children and better determine child safety. Please CLICK HERE and take a few minutes to provide BCF with your feedback. If you have already completed this survey at one of the recent conferences or trainings for the legal or child welfare community, you do not need to do so again. The survey will be open through September 23, 2011. BCF thanks you for your time and participation.
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Evidence Seminar featuring Professor Faust F. Rossi - Sept. 23-24, 2011 - Space Available!
WVCLE, sponsored by The West Virginia State Bar and the WVU College of Law, will present the "Evidence" seminar on September 23-24, 2011, live at the WVU College of Law in Morgantown, West Virginia. This conference features one of the nation's leading experts, Faust F. Rossi, a Samuel S. Liebowitz Professor of Law at Cornell Law School. This seminar is accredited for 8.8 WV MCLE credits. The seminar begins at 10:00 a.m. Friday morning and adjourns at 11:30 a.m. Saturday morning. If you would like to register for this seminar or for more information, please CLICK HERE or call (304) 293-7255. |
STATE BAR REGIONAL MEETINGS - The State Bar will begin its annual set of Regional Meetings on October 4, 2011. Ten meetings will be held at various locations throughout the State. The meetings will begin at 10:30 am, include a lunch, and should end by 1:30 pm. The meetings will provide a total of 3.0 MCLE credit hours in legal ethics, office management, substance abuse and/or elimination of bias. The cost is $100 per person. Click here for the registration form. Click here for a complete schedule of the Regional Meetings. |
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LUNCH AND LAUGHS WITH A LEGAL LEGEND
On Friday, October 7, 2011, the WV Bar Foundation will host the first "Lunch and Laughs with a Legal Legend" at the Erickson Alumni Center in Morgantown from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM.
The friendly "roast" of David C. Hardesty, Jr., WVU's President Emeritus and Law School Professor, will have the proceeds from the event being designated to Professor Hardesty's choice of scholarships for WVU Law School students and for Bar Foundation grants to improve the administration of justice in West Virginia.
The well known and well respected individuals who will be telling humorous stories and funny jokes about Professor Hardesty are U.S. District Court Judge Irene Keeley, former Law School Dean and current Professor, John Fisher, Business Owner Parry Petroplus of Morgantown and attorney Tom Heywood of Charleston. Serving as the Master of Ceremonies will be Professor Forest "Jack" Bowman, the long time leader in the legal profession and in legal education.
Information on Sponsorships ($2,000 with tickets, recognition and charitable contribution) and individual tickets ($60) is available by contacting Tom Tinder at 304-343-9823 or tom@wvbarfoundation.org
Make plans now for lunch in Morgantown on October 7, 2011---
A Good Time for a Good Cause! |
FREE CLE IN CHARLESTON. On Wednesday, October 19, the Mountain State Bar and the J. R. Clifford Project will sponsor one-hour free CLE program, from 11:00 AM to noon at the Summit Center in downtown Charleston. The program -- titled ARace, Law, and Voting: Was West Virginia a Good Idea?" -- will feature WVU College of Law Professor Atiba Ellis and a panel - and will be followed by an optional luncheon. For more information and to make reservations (required), go to www.jrclifford.org or call Aimee Duncan at 304-345-7663. Also, on Tuesday evening, October 18, 2011, these groups will present a free community program on the Creation of West Virginia at the Charleston Civic Center, titled AA New Home for Liberty.@ See www.jrclifford.org |
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The West Virginia Court of Claims, Deputy Clerk position
The Court of Claims Deputy Clerk provides legal support to the three Judges by conducting legal research and preparing legal documents such as orders, memoranda and draft opinions; case management; court calendar monitoring; becoming thoroughly familiar with the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing system; and performing other duties assigned. A law clerk will work on civil and crime victims' cases. Overnight travel to temporary courtrooms within West Virginia is also required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires a Juris Doctorate degree. Strong legal research and writing skills are a must.Organizational skills, Internet research and WordPerfect skills are essential. Previous law clerk experience or private sector litigation experience is preferred.
Full-time salary range is $40,000 to $43,900.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Qualified applicants must mail a letter of interest and a current resume, with professional references to:
Clerk of the Court: Cheryle M. Hall
1900 Kanawha Blvd., W., Rm W-334 Charleston, WV 25305-0610
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Energy Law Committee- It is an exciting and dynamic time for West Virginia's energy industry and lawyers whose practices support that industry. The State Bar has formed a new Energy Law Committee which will be chaired by Sharon O. Flanery. This Committee will focus on the legal issues which impact and shape our State's energy future. If you are interested in serving as a committee member, please send an email expressing your interest to sharon.flanery@steptoe-johnson.com. |
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TAX CREDITS FOR ATTORNEYS AVAILABLE FROM LEGAL AID OF WEST VIRGINIA! Haven't yet made your annual contribution to the Campaign for Legal Aid? Now is the time - Legal Aid of West Virginia has NIP Tax Credits! Available on a first-come, first-serve basis, donors to the Campaign for Legal Aid may use NIP Tax Credits to reduce liability for the following West Virginia taxes: Corporate Income Tax, Business Franchise Tax and Personal Income Tax. The minimum eligible donation to receive NIP tax credits is $500.00. In return, LAWV will send you a Tax Credit voucher of up to 50% of your donation. For example, if you send LAWV $1,000, we'll send you back $500 in the form of a WV State Tax Credit --- it's that easy! For more information on NIP Tax Credits and donating to the Campaign for Legal Aid, contact LAWV Development Director Jennifer Jordan at 304.414.5438 or via email jjordan@lawv.net. Get them .... before they're gone!
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UPCOMING FASTCASE WEBINARS - Click here to review a complete listing of upcoming Fastcase webinars.
These Fastcase webinars have now been approved for 1.20 online (audio/video type) office management credits each.
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