This year the West Virginia Bar Foundation has reached significant milestones thanks to the support of individuals like you. We’ve worked diligently to uphold our mission of improving the administration of justice and enhancing the legal profession in West Virginia, as well as improving the internal management of the organization.

Highlights of 2024:

• Continued the Foundation's signature events: the 26th Annual Fellows Dinner at which 17 new Fellows were inducted; Lunch with a Legal Legend honoring WVU College of Law Professor Marjorie McDiarmid (including donating $4,607 to her charity of choice from donations raised in connection with the luncheon); and the Lawyer Leadership Institute at which 11 promising young lawyers received invaluable professional and community service leadership training.
• Funded the Larry V. Starcher Public Service Scholarship granting a full scholarship in the amount of $26,586 to 3L student Aryanna Islam.
• Completed the final of three annual pledged payments of $5,000 to help fund the Courts Learning Center under the auspices of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.
• Granted $5,000 to Child Protect of Mercer County, Inc., to help fund the purchase of digital evidence software in support of child abuse and neglect cases.
• Granted $3,500 to Public Defender Services to aid in the development of informational brochures for parents connected with abuse and neglect proceedings.
• Granted $30,000 to Child Law Services, Inc., to help fund two attorney positions to assist in the representation of children in abuse and neglect cases.
• Conducted a Strategic Planning Retreat at the offices of Steptoe & Johnson in Bridgeport, WV, for the Foundation's Board of Directors resulting in the formulation of a five year Strategic Plan for the organization.
• Revamped and updated the Foundation's website and installed new software to manage the membership database.

This year the Foundation distributed grants totaling $75,086 in support of a wide spectrum of qualifying entities. Cumulatively, since 1988, the Foundation has issued $634,394 in grants.

These accomplishments are only possible through the generosity of our supporters and the volunteer work of the Foundation's Board of Directors and participating Fellows. As we look ahead to another impactful year, we invite you to adjoin us in advancing our mission.

How You Can Help:

Your donation enables us to fund critical programs and initiatives that benefit our communities and state. Every contribution --- big or small --- makes a meaningful difference. 

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Together, we can build a stronger and more equitable legal system in West Virginia.

Thank you for your support!