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1990 Hired as a real estate paralegal for Keith J . Pappas
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“ I learned a lot from those early jobs , but the greatest lesson was that it is important to take pride in whatever it is I am doing .”
1997 Hired as a real estate paralegal at Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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2002 Graduated from WVU College of Law
2003 Passed the bar exam 2003 Hired as an associate at Steptoe & Johnson
2005 Joined Centra Bank , Inc . as vice president and general counsel and president of Title Services , Inc .
2009 Returned to Steptoe & Johnson as of counsel
2012 Elected a member at Steptoe & Johnson
2013 Opened The Vow Boutique with her daughter
2015 Appointed practice group leader of the Banking , Real Estate & Financial Services Practice Group 2016 Appointed to Steptoe & Johnson ’ s Strategic Planning Committee was that it is important to take pride in whatever it is I am doing ,” she says . “ From counting widgets to drafting contracts , someone is counting on me to do a good job .”
Alexander takes pride in more than just her work . She enjoys giving back to West Virginia , and for her , it ’ s personal . Alexander was once a child who needed a helping hand , and she says if it weren ’ t for organizations that provided housing assistance and emergency services , as well as after-school care for her daughter , she would not be where she is today .
“ Getting involved in my community changed my life ,” she says . “ I didn ’ t have a lot of confidence , and I certainly didn ’ t think anyone was interested in what I had to say , but I did have an interest in giving back because I appreciated how certain organizations helped me out when I needed assistance .”
One of her first experiences in community service was with Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children , known as CASA . As an advocate , she visited children who were victims of abuse and neglect and reported on their circumstances to help guide the court in deciding what was best for them . From there , her love for service blossomed , and she went on to serve on several boards and committees , working with the United Way , Caritas House , Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center , Friends of WVU Hospitals , WVU Medicine Children ’ s annual gala and Habitat for Humanity .
According to Alexander , Habitat for Humanity holds a special place in her heart because she grew up in substandard housing , giving her a true appreciation for how the program works .
“ When you feel connected to something , you receive so much more in return ,” she says . “ I feel a connection to helping children get whatever support they might need to succeed , which includes giving them a safe place in which to live .”
In addition to her support of the local nonprofit community , she also serves as a mentor to young lawyers and paralegals in her firm , as well as other young professionals in the Morgantown business community , to help foster their professional growth .
“ Serving my community truly gave me that sense of belonging I needed ,” she says . “ It helped shape me into the person I am today . It built my confidence and helped me forge lasting relationships that inspire me every single day .”
Although Alexander has lived in other states , she ’ s always been called back to the mountains . “ I am a West Virginia girl at heart ,” she says . “ I love this state and the people who make it special . West Virginians are the most kind , giving people of anywhere I ’ ve traveled . For me , it is home , and it ’ s where I was given the opportunity to make my dreams come true .” •
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