July, 2014 TO: West Virginia Lawyers FROM: WV Bar Foundation RE: 2014-15 Membership Dues/Contribution As the philanthropic organization for West Virginia’s legal profession and justice system since 1988–a quarter of a century–the WV Bar Foundation is the leadership group for these activities: • Providing more than $210,000 in grants in the past six years to […]

The West Virginia Bar Foundation celebrated its 25th Anniversary during the July 1, 2013- June 30, 2014 fiscal year. Incorporated on December 30, 1988 as a non-profit corporation, the Bar Foundation has continued to build its reputation as the philanthropic organization for the legal profession and the justice system in the state. From its beginnings […]

BIG CROWD-FOUNDATION FELLOWS DINNER A big crowd of approximately 190 judges, lawyers and their guests from all parts of the state attended the 16th Annual Bar Foundation Fellows Dinner on April 24 at the Charleston Marriott Hotel. Pictured above is Bar Foundation President Harry Hatfield (Madison), on the right, after introducing the three judges and […]

LAWYER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE LAWYER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE There are still a couple positions available for the third exemplary Lawyer Leadership Institute to be held on May 16-18, 2014, at the Stonewall Resort near Weston. Participation in the Institute is limited to twelve newer lawyers (admitted to the practice of law for ten years or less) who […]

FOUNDATION FELLOWS DINNER DEADLINE DEADLINE-BAR FOUNDATION FELLOWS DINNER The deadline is APRIL 17 for making your reservations for the 16th Annual Bar Foundation Fellows Dinner/25th Anniversary Celebration, which will be held on Thursday, April 24. The outstanding event at the Marriott Hotel in Charleston, beginning at 6:00 PM, will include a grand performance of the […]

There are still a couple positions available for the third exemplary Lawyer Leadership Institute to be held on May 16-18, 2014, at the Stonewall Resort near Weston. Participation in the Institute is limited to twelve newer lawyers (admitted to the practice of law for ten years or less) who will have the opportunity to learn […]

THE BOB NOONE SHOW The One and Only Bob Noone Show will make a special guest appearance during the Bar Foundation Fellows Dinner/25th Anniversary Celebration on April 24, 2014 at the Marriott Hotel in Charleston! Called the “Perry Mason of Parody”, Bob (Pictured above) and his group, the Well Hung Jury, are known throughout WV […]

300 1 15 300 Only 300 judges and lawyers in West Virginia have been selected as WV Bar Foundation Fellows! Another outstanding group of judges and lawyers will be honored during the 16th Annual Bar Foundation Fellows Dinner on April 24, which will include a celebration of the Bar Foundation’s 25th Anniversary. The Dinner/Celebration will […]

SPECIAL FELLOWS DINNER SPECIAL FELLOWS DINNER The WV Bar Foundation Board of Directors has made special plans for the 16th Annual Bar Foundation Fellows Dinner on April 24 to include a celebration of the Bar Foundation’s 25th Anniversary in 2014. The outstanding event at the Marriott Hotel in Charleston, beginning at 6:00 PM, will include […]

BAR FOUNDATION FELLOWS The WV Bar Foundation Board of Directors is very pleased to announce the outstanding members of the 16th class of Bar Foundation Fellows. The criteria for the Fellows is “those judges and lawyers whose professional, public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the welfare of their communities and honorable service […]