Bar Brief 328-Clifford-Cleckley Fellowship Grant

  CLIFFORD-CLECKLEY FELLOWSHIP GRANT-   The WV Bar Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce a second annual grant to Mountain State Justice for its innovative Clifford-Cleckley Fellowship Program. Pictured above are WVU College of Law Professor John Taylor, a Bar Foundation Board member, and Camille Wartts, an attorney in the Morgantown office of […]
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Bar Brief-327-Collaborative Bar Association Reception

Collaborative Bar Association Reception Collaborative Bar Association Reception-   The WV Bar Foundation has been an active leader in the re-formation and activities of several law related groups which have been working together on matters of mutual interest and concern.   The Officers and Board of Directors have supported and participated in meetings with representatives […]
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Bar Brief-326-Generous Donation

Generous Donation GENEROUS DONATION-   The WV Bar Foundation Board of Directors expresses its utmost appreciation to U.S. District Court Judge Fred Stamp, and his wife, Joan, for their generous donation to support the programs and activities to improve the administration of justice and the provision of legal services for the state’s citizens.   Judge […]
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Bar Brief-325-2022 Bar Foundation Fellows

2022 Bar Foundation Fellows 2022 BAR FOUNDATION FELLOWS-   The WV Bar Foundation Board of Directors, consisting of judges and lawyers from all parts of the state and all types of law practice, announces the 24th class of Bar Foundation Fellows!   The criteria for Bar Foundation Fellows are those judges and lawyers whose professional, public and […]
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Bar Brief-324-Edwin F. Flowers

‌ EDWIN F. FLOWERS-   Edwin F. Flowers, a distinguished jurist and lawyer whose public service career spanned more than a half century, passed away on January 27 in Morgantown.   Justice Flowers, who is pictured with Ellie, his wife of 66 years, was a WV Bar Foundation Fellow. Ellie and he were the honorees […]
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Bar Brief-323-Board of Directors

‌ BOARD OF DIRECTORS-   In December, the Bar Foundation Board of Directors held its quarterly meeting by Zoom and took action on the following matters: Approved the Financial Report for the first five months of the fiscal year.Discussed the Independent Audit for the 2020-21 fiscal year with accountant Derek Godwin, held an Executive Session […]
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Bar Brief-322-Thank You

THANK YOU-   In the last days of 2021, you were asked to make a donation to the WV Bar Foundation to support our mission to improve the administration of justice and the provision of legal services to WV’s citizens.   The following leaders in the judiciary and in the legal profession made generous tax-deductible […]
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Bar Brief-321-‘Tis the Season

  ‌ ‘TIS THE SEASON FOR CONTINUING GOOD WORKS   If you are reading this right now, you are already in the category of those who are known for your good works.   Feel free to say “Thank You” to yourself for caring for your family; for stepping up when your community needs you; and […]
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Bar Brief-320-The Board of Directors Takes Action

‌ THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TAKES ACTION   The governing body of The West Virginia Bar Foundation is its Board of Directors. Every quarter the Board holds a full meeting to discuss and decide on pending issues.   On December 2, 2021, under the direction of our President Christy Morris, the Board reviewed many aspects […]
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Bar Brief-318-Nominations For Foundation Fellows

  ‌ NOMINATIONS FOR FOUNDATION FELLOWS – REMINDER   Hopefully, you read our November 2 notice advising you that, “It’s that time of year again when we look ahead to our 2022 Foundation Fellows Class.”   Now it’s up to you!   The West Virginia Bar Foundation is always so proud of its roster of […]
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